Heather Way is in Worlingham, Beccles and in Waveney district. NR34 7ED is located in the Beccles & Worlingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heather Way, Worlingham, Beccles, NR34 7ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR34 7EB, NR34 7EA, NR34 7EW, NR34 7RN, NR34 7RQ, NR34 7RG, NR34 7SB, NR34 7EU, NR34 7RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR34 7ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 38.6% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 44.6% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 18.8% | 10.9% | -7.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.4% | 51.2% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 39.4% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 14.9% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 8.9% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 19.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24% | 37.6% | 13.6% | 16.9% | 20.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 14.9% | -9.1% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96.7% | 92.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 92.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heather Way was 145.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 149.4% higher than the Beccles & Worlingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heather Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Beccles & Worlingham and the 57th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Heather Way, Beccles, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2022-04-29 | £241,142 |
| 4 Heather Way, Beccles, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-12-08 | £225,976 |
| 5 Heather Way, Beccles, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-07-08 | £227,813 |
| 9 Heather Way, Beccles, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-01-27 | £211,125 |
| 6 Heather Way, Beccles, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-08-09 | £225,747 |
NR34 7ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Garden Lane , Worlingham NR34 7SB | 4out of 4 | 249 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beccles Primary Academy Ellough Road , NR34 7AB | 2out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School Frederick's Road , NR34 9UL | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensmere Infant School St Benedict's Road , NR34 9DE | 4out of 4 | 2,472 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 | 1,305 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Leman High School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superfry Fish And Chips | 23 Hillside Avenue, Worlingham | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worlingham C Of E Vc Primary School GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 123 yd |
| Beccles Primary Academy ELLOUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 998 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 260.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.