Frederick's Road Beccles, East Suffolk
70 addresses across 3 postcodes (NR34), about 460 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 42500669.
- Energy: 45 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 17, E: 14, F: 1, G: 2).
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; 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 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 290 m away, and Waveney Meadow (1.5 hectares) is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 70 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beccles Medical Centre, about 220 m away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
45 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (16); House, semi-detached (11); House, end-terrace (7). Built: 1900-1929 (21); before 1900 (13); 1991-1995 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (32); rented (private) (5); rented (social) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (22 addresses)
- 4, Fredericks Road
- 7, Fredericks Road
- 10, Fredericks Road
- 23, Fredericks Road
- 36, Fredericks Road
- 37, Fredericks Road
- 41, Fredericks Road
- 42, Fredericks Road
- 48, Fredericks Road
- 50, Fredericks Road
- 52, Fredericks Road
- 53, Fredericks Road
- 60, Fredericks Road
- 61, Fredericks Road
- 63, Fredericks Road
- 68, Fredericks Road
- 70, Fredericks Road
- 74, Fredericks Road
- Cylva, Fredericks Road
- Holly Cottage, Fredericks Road
- The Hollies East, Fredericks Road
- Walsingham, Fredericks Road
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (30% of about 1,840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Beccles (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Gosford House Gosford Road Beccles NR34 9QP: up to 6 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Wherry Cottage 50 Puddingmoor Beccles Suffolk NR34 9PL, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Montrose Garage London Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9YU: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Newgate Carpets Newgate Beccles Suffolk NR34 9QB: up to 3 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- 3 Saltgate, Beccles: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- 10A Old Market Beccles Suffolk NR34 9AP: up to 3 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 28 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, New service connection, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 13 August 2026 to 18 August 2026: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 43 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 2 medium, 7 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR34 9UG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 7 / 4 | unlikely |
| NR34 9UL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NR34 9UQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 70 addresses are between 5 m and 15 m above sea level (10 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR34 9UG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR34 9UL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR34 9UQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Beccles 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Brampton (Suffolk) 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Somerleyton 12,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 23 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 61 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ingate House Beccles | 80 m |
| Ferry terminal | Reedham Ferry South | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Bungay Community Centre | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 31.4 km (20 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 111 km (69 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beccles Medical Centre | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beccles H.c.c. Limited | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 390 m |
| Hospital | Beccles & District Hospital | 320 m |
| Police station | Halesworth Police Station | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East of England Co-op Swines Green, Swines Green Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,960 m² | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Waveney Meadow 1.5 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,290 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,910 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Minster Church of St Benet, Beccles, a listed building (Grade II*), 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 141 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Minster Church of St Benet, Beccles | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Leman House | Listed building, Grade I | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Detached Tower of Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade I | 740 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade I | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Boney's Island | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Barsham Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| John John's Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Spring Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Beccles Marshes | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 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) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 6 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 6 |
| Under 55 | 55 | 58 |
15 of the street's 70 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 12 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 130 m | No published inspection |
| Ravensmere Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 140 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir John Leman High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 510 m (0.3 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 | 520 m (0.3 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 |
| Beccles High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 570 m (0.4 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 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles Care Home NR34 9YQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Superfry NR34 9SE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2026 |
| St Annes Road Express NR34 9JA | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Rumour Coffee Co NR34 9JA | Manufacturers/packers | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| The Club @ 2 London Road NR34 9TZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2014 |
| Beccles Salvation Army Church And Community Centre NR34 9TQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| East Coast Community Healthcare CIC NR34 9NQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Total E-Cig Beccles NR34 9RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2020 |
| East Of England Co-op NR34 9JD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2009 |
| Butchers Arms NR34 9YT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2015 |
| The White House NR34 9NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd NR34 9QW | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| W J Seppings Ltd NR34 9TT | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Spindler's NR34 9TT | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Chicken 2000 NR34 9TT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Peddars Lane (9); On or near Rivetts Loke (6); On or near Black Boy Meadow (5); On or near Dukes Meadow (4); On or near Alexandra Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 6 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
- NR34 9UG: 46 addresses of 47 in the postcode
- NR34 9UL: 23 addresses
- NR34 9UQ: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St George's Close · The Greenway · Rivetts Loke · Old Mill Lane · Beech Tree Close · Black Boy Meadow · Pleasant Place · Peddars Lane · South Road · Wembley Avenue · Dukes Meadow · Alexandra Road
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.