Beetle Close Beccles, East Suffolk
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR34), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31600034.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £98,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 14).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in East Suffolk costs £2,335 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Beccles, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beccles Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | £96,000 | £84,000 | £230,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2025 | 12 NR34 9ZE | Semi-detached | £98,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 2024 | 4 NR34 9ZE | Detached | £230,000 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 2024 | 1 NR34 9ZE | Other | £444,017 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Aug 2024 | 6 NR34 9ZE | Semi-detached | £96,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Aug 2024 | 18 NR34 9ZE | Terraced | £84,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 19 NR34 9ZE | Other | £336,341 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 15 NR34 9ZE | Other | £335,304 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Jun 2024 | 14 NR34 9ZE | Terraced | £96,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Apr 2024 | 12 NR34 9ZE | Semi-detached | £96,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Apr 2024 | 10 NR34 9ZE | Semi-detached | £96,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Mar 2024 | 6 NR34 9ZE | Other | £1,173,565 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (4); Flat (4). Built: 2021 (14). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14).
Council tax
What each band costs in East Suffolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,335 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,557 | £1,816 | £2,075 | £2,335 | £2,854 | £3,372 | £3,891 | £4,670 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (40% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Montrose Garage London Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9YU: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 30 m and 31 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR34 9ZE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR34 9ZF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Beccles 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Brampton (Suffolk) 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Somerleyton 12,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Butterfly Drive Beccles | 250 m |
| Ferry terminal | Reedham Ferry South | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Bungay Community Centre | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 31.7 km (20 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 110 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beccles Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beccles H.c.c. Limited | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Beccles & District Hospital | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Halesworth Police Station | 11 km (6.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | East of England Co-op Swines Green, Swines Green Cashzone | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,960 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.7 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,910 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ashmans Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ashmans Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Minster Church of St Benet, Beccles | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| John John's Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Barsham Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Wilderness Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Barsham Marshes | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Spring Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Geldeston Dyke | Tidal water | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 20 | 20 |
None of the street's 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for East Suffolk: see them on the East Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Leman High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ravensmere Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beccles High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Beccles Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (norfolk).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 46% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 54% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Beetle Close · Mayfly Way · Grasshopper Gardens · Cricket Lane · Dragonfly Close · Bumblebee Gardens · Butterfly Drive · Meadow Gardens · Richard Crampton Road · Cromwell Avenue · London Road · Will Rede Close
All the streets in NR34 and across East Suffolk.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.