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Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills

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About

Beck Row, Eriswell, and Barton Mills form a cluster of settlements in the Breckland region of West Suffolk. The area is characterised by open heathland, forestry plantations, and agricultural land. It lies close to the A11 road, a major route to East Anglia. The River Lark flows near Barton Mills, influencing the local landscape. The presence of RAF Lakenheath, a significant military base, shapes the economy and community of the adjacent villages.

A notable aspect is the extensive Thetford Forest, which provides walking and cycling trails. The villages themselves contain a mix of traditional housing and more recent developments. Barton Mills historically served as a coaching stop, and its central roundabout is a prominent local landmark. The area's character is defined by this intersection of forest, river, and the functional infrastructure of the surrounding region.

Area overview

On average Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills is £58,230 per year. There are 3 schools in Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills is home to around 10,228 people, with a population density of about 96.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills Population
10,228
Population density
96.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.22(-32%)
Other theft
4.79(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.52(-70%)
Burglary
3.23(+16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,293
71.26%
Other White
1,421
13.88%
Other
271
2.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
261
2.55%
Other Black
185
1.81%
Total population: 10,235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,184
26.96%
No qualifications
2,117
26.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,254
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,008
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
728
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 8,100

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,243
29.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,096
25.93%
Owns with a mortgage
1,078
25.51%
Other social rented
334
7.9%
Other forms of private rent
243
5.75%
Total households: 4,226

Property prices in Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 in Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£389,975
Flats2£179,500
Semi-Detached33£270,000
Terraced17£220,000

10 years median price trend in Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills.

All postcodes in Beck Row, Eriswell & Barton Mills

IP286AU

Church Lane

IP286FE

Manor

IP288DN

Skeltons Drove

IP288NR

Ford Close

IP288QF

Middleton Close

IP283AD

The Rows

IP288LT

The Street

IP288SY

Cedar Court

IP243TX

Lakenheath

IP283AE

The Rows

IP286AR

Church Meadow

IP288GG

Rookery Drove

IP288SS

Dolvers View

IP279RX

Shopping Centre

IP286AQ

Newmarket Road

IP286AT

Church Meadow

IP286BB

Grange Lane

IP286BG

Grange Lane

IP288EG

Farthing Drove

IP288RN

Shippea Hill Road

IP288SE

Bell Lane

IP286AG

Tuddenham Road

IP288BX

The Rows

IP288DP

The Grove

IP288RE

Weston Ditch

IP288WH

Laurel Close

IP279BB

Sparks Farm

IP279BL

Lakenheath

IP286BN

Newmarket Road

IP288DY

Birchinhill Drove

IP288RG

Hurdle Drove

IP279GW

Holywell Drove

IP279QH

Earls Field

IP279RS

Yew Close

IP288YJ

Sycamore Drive

IP279BJ

Lakenheath

IP288DZ

Shippea Hill Road

IP288EY

Tolly Cobbold Street

IP288JF

Church Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.