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NR34 9AA

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Beccles & Worlingham

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Overview

Postcode NR34 9AA is located in an urban city, within the Beccles & Worlingham ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Beccles area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beccles is £46,623 per year. The nearest station is Beccles, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Meadow.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Beccles has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,142 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Beccles has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Beccles is £46,623 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from NR34 9AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Beccles near NR34 9AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Beccles located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR34 9AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Beccles

N/A

Walking directions to Beccles

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR34 9AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe MeadowSmallWalking directions to The Meadow
0.4 miBeccles Community Woodland ProjectSmallWalking directions to Beccles Community Woodland Project

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
2,591.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
55.73(+715%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.96(+49%)
Other theft
15.65(+186%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.65(+146%)
Public order
10.02(+96%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
86.6%
Other White
14
4.81%
Chinese
7
2.41%
Indian
7
2.41%
Other Asian
7
2.41%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
29.77%
No qualifications
51
19.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.65%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
44.71%
Owns outright
44
25.88%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.18%
Other social rented
18
10.59%
Other forms of private rent
10
5.88%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Beccles & Worlingham

Median price£277,750
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)204
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £358K

Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £277,750 (about £299 per square foot) in Beccles & Worlingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beccles & Worlingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached86£348,750£326
Semi-Detached58£250,000£294
Flats6£232,500£305
Terraced54£181,000£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beccles & Worlingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beccles & Worlingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£195,000£188,500£148,750
2017£269,995£108,500£195,000£162,500
2018£270,250£103,500£204,000£168,000
2019£283,750£142,500£212,000£167,500
2020£285,000£132,500£222,750£186,000
2021£325,000£100,000£235,000£197,500
2022£344,750£273,950£265,000£229,500
2023£345,000£239,200£250,000£210,000
2024£332,500£207,450£233,000£212,500
2025£327,500£240,000£247,750£196,000
2026£340,000£225,000£272,500£198,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beccles & Worlingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beccles & Worlingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252£210£219£182
2017£252£205£235£200
2018£264£199£238£207
2019£263£174£243£207
2020£281£250£261£223
2021£305£210£297£229
2022£329£402£306£274
2023£334£391£295£266
2024£319£351£277£263
2025£320£293£301£235
2026£332£312£283£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beccles & Worlingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beccles & Worlingham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR34 9AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR34 9AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 20252A, Horse & Groom Lane, Beccles, NR34 9HGFlatsLeasehold£92,500
07 Oct 202520, Blyburgate, Beccles, NR34 9TBOtherFreehold£108,000
01 Aug 202513, Blyburgate, Beccles, NR34 9TBTerracedFreehold£490,000
25 Jul 2025Chamarel Cottage, 20A, Blyburgate, Beccles, NR34 9TBOtherFreehold£210,000
22 Apr 202690, Fair Close, Beccles, NR34 9QTDetachedFreehold£590,000

Schools

In the NR34 9AA postcode area, located within Beccles, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR34 9AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Albert Pye Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRavensmere Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Benet's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR34 9AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR34 9AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWelcome8A New Market, Beccles, NR34 9HAWalking directions to Welcome
0.1 miBeccles Convenience Store8 The Walk, Beccles, NR34 9AJWalking directions to Beccles Convenience Store
0.1 miTescoGeorge Westwood Way, Beccles, NR34 9EJWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miPremier ExpressGosford Road, Beccles, NR34 9QPWalking directions to Premier Express
0.4 miLidlCommon Lane North, Beccles, NR34 9BNWalking directions to Lidl

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 9AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Ann Topping

Beccles & Worlingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Sarah Plummer

Beccles & Worlingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Sheryl Rumble

Beccles & Worlingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jess Asato

Lowestoft - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast SuffolkE07000244
Parliamentary ConstituencyLowestoftE14001344
ParishBecclesE04009485
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BecclesE02006311
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 010CE01030225
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR34 9AA

Is NR34 9AA (Beccles) safe?

The area around NR34 9AA records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and other theft.

What is the average house price near NR34 9AA?

The median sale price around NR34 9AA in Beccles is £277,750 (about £299 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR34 9AA?

There are 6 schools close to NR34 9AA, including The Albert Pye Community Primary School (Good), Ravensmere Infant School (Good) and St Benet's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR34 9AA?

The closest station to NR34 9AA is Beccles, about 364 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR34 9AA?

NR34 9AA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,142 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR34 9AA (Beccles) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR34 9AA is Jess Asato (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Caroline Ann Topping (Green Party), Sarah Plummer (Green Party) and Sheryl Rumble (Green Party).

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.