Highland Drive is in Worlingham, Beccles and in Waveney district. NR34 7AP is located in the Beccles & Worlingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highland Drive, Worlingham, Beccles, NR34 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR34 7AW, NR34 7AL, NR34 7AR, NR34 7AT, NR34 7EY, NR34 7AH, NR34 7AJ, NR34 7AN, NR34 7EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR34 7AP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NR34 7AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 10% | 19% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70% | 61.1% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 15.8% | 16.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 24.6% | 39.2% | 14.6% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 34.9% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 26.2% | 18.8% | -7.4% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 22.7% | -19.4% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 18.6% | 13.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 24.3% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 99.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.6% | 98% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 98% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highland Drive was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Beccles & Worlingham average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Highland Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Beccles & Worlingham and the 296th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 91.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Highland Drive, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-02-28 | £320,265 |
| 22 Highland Drive, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2023-11-24 | £265,357 |
| 20 Highland Drive, Beccles, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-07-05 | £294,661 |
| 7 Highland Drive, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-11-27 | £247,474 |
| 1 Highland Drive, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-10-09 | £291,040 |
NR34 7AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR34 7AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 60% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 149 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles Primary Academy Ellough Road , NR34 7AB | 2out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Garden Lane , Worlingham NR34 7SB | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School Frederick's Road , NR34 9UL | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensmere Infant School St Benedict's Road , NR34 9DE | 4out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Beccles School Castle Hill , NR34 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Leman High School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PG | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paws For Tea Tearoom | Woodview Farm, The Common | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superfry Fish And Chips | 23 Hillside Avenue, Worlingham | 168 yd | |
| Seaspray | 67 Rigbourne Hill, Beccles | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beccles Primary Academy ELLOUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Worlingham C Of E Vc Primary School GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Beccles Free School CASTLE HILL | grass pitches | 954 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.