Postcode NR34 9RJ is located in an urban city, within the Beccles & Worlingham area of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Beccles area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beccles is £46,623 per year. The median sale price in Beccles & Worlingham is £260,000 (around £294 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £209,500 and £350,000. The nearest station is Beccles, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Beccles Common.
Beccles has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,866 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Beccles has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.1% 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.
The average income per household in Beccles is £46,623 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR34 9RJ.
Beccles near NR34 9RJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beccles located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Beccles | N/A | Walking directions to Beccles |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Beccles Common | Large | Walking directions to Beccles Common |
Based on 235 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Beccles & Worlingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 101 | £345,000 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £248,125 | £289 |
| Flats | 11 | £190,000 | £298 |
| Terraced | 59 | £180,000 | £246 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £330,000 | £187,500 | £248,000 | £199,500 |
| 2026 | £337,500 | £217,500 | £246,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £283 | £300 | £234 |
| 2026 | £325 | £337 | £288 | £261 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR34 9RJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 2, Common Lane, Beccles, NR34 9RQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £249,250 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 13, Common Lane, Beccles, NR34 9RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | Apartment 55, Foundry Place, Elliott Garrood Gardens, Beccles, NR34 9SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Apartment 3, Foundry Place, Elliott Garrood Gardens, Beccles, NR34 9SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Apartment 6, Foundry Place, Elliott Garrood Gardens, Beccles, NR34 9SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the NR34 9RJ postcode area, located within Beccles, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ravensmere Infant School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | The Albert Pye Community Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Beccles High School | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2024. | |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR34 9RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express | Gosford Road, Beccles, NR34 9QP | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | St Anne's Store | 15 St Annes Road, Beccles, NR34 9JA | Walking directions to St Anne's Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | George Westwood Way, Beccles, NR34 9EJ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome | 8A New Market, Beccles, NR34 9HA | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.4 mi | Beccles Convenience Store | 8 The Walk, Beccles, NR34 9AJ | Walking directions to Beccles Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NR34 9RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Ann Topping
Beccles & Worlingham - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Plummer
Beccles & Worlingham - Elected 4 May 2023
Sheryl Rumble
Beccles & Worlingham - Elected 4 May 2023
Jess Asato
Lowestoft - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR34 9RJ records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around NR34 9RJ in Beccles & Worlingham is £260,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 235 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NR34 9RJ, including Ravensmere Infant School (Good), The Albert Pye Community Primary School (Good) and Beccles High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NR34 9RJ is Beccles, about 262 m away.
NR34 9RJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,866 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR34 9RJ 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).