Postcode insights

NR34 7HJ

London Road

Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

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Detailed insights for NR34 7HJ

Overview

Postcode NR34 7HJ is located in a rural village, within the Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham is £50,779 per year. The nearest station is Brampton (Suffolk), about 5.2 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,464 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham is £50,779 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR34 7HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham near NR34 7HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brampton (Suffolk) located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
245.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.94(-62%)
Burglary
7.67(+176%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.54(-13%)
Vehicle crime
4.26(-3%)
Other theft
3.41(-38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
97.39%
Other White
4
1.31%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.33%
Irish
1
0.33%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
25.83%
No qualifications
59
21.77%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
88
59.86%
Owns with a mortgage
35
23.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.84%
Social rents from council
5
3.4%
Other social rented
4
2.72%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£321
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£247K – £513K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £321 per square foot) in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,361 up to £910,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£535,000£376
Semi-Detached17£295,000£303
Terraced10£273,750£272
Flats2£173,000£353

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450,000£226,250£207,000£200,000
2017£375,000£174,000£216,225£212,500
2018£352,000£171,500£252,450£189,975
2019£445,000£177,500£217,475£170,250
2020£450,000£360,000£272,500£225,000
2021£440,000£186,500£275,000£244,000
2022£475,000£330,000£297,500£253,750
2023£541,000£300,000£202,000
2024£480,000£200,000£295,000£240,000
2025£468,000£227,500£294,500£265,000
2026£505,000£156,000£175,000£291,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282£211£176£233
2017£259£220£239£204
2018£252£202£274£235
2019£246£339£241£253
2020£310£278£275
2021£316£289£282£289
2022£360£326£372£304
2023£382£277£304
2024£336£364£335£285
2025£325£290£303£275
2026£397£206£295
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR34 7HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR34 7HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 2026The Factory Shop, London Road, Beccles, NR34 7HJOtherFreehold£450,000
01 Aug 202517, Walker Gardens, Beccles, NR34 7HQTerracedFreehold£120,361
29 Aug 202524, Bonsey Gardens, Beccles, NR34 7LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
19 May 202522, Bonsey Gardens, Beccles, NR34 7LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
31 Mar 202617, Meadowlands, Beccles, NR34 7FESemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the NR34 7HJ postcode area, located within Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR34 7HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR34 7HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miWrentham Stores32 High Street, Beccles, NR34 7HBWalking directions to Wrentham Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,482
Band B£1,729
Band C£1,975
Band D£2,222
Band E£2,716
Band F£3,210
Band G£3,704
Band H£4,445

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NR34 7HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Richard Ashton

Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

Suffolk Coastal - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast SuffolkE07000244
Parliamentary ConstituencySuffolk CoastalE14001530
ParishWrenthamE04009538
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Southwold, Reydon & WrenthamE02006315
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 014BE01030295
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR34 7HJ

Is NR34 7HJ (Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham) safe?

The area around NR34 7HJ records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NR34 7HJ?

The median sale price around NR34 7HJ in Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham is £355,000 (about £321 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around NR34 7HJ?

NR34 7HJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,464 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR34 7HJ (Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Suffolk Coastal covering NR34 7HJ is Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Richard Ashton (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.