Meadowlands is in Wrentham, Beccles and in Waveney district. NR34 7FE is located in the Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 2018-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadowlands, Wrentham, Beccles, NR34 7FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR34 7HF, NR34 7HE, NR34 7HQ, NR34 7LT, NR34 7NN, NR34 7NX, NR34 7LU, NR34 7EZ, NR34 7JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR34 7FE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 52.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47% | 47.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.7% | 33.7% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 46.2% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 42.9% | 41.4% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 32.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 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.
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 25.5% | -16.1% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 18.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 15.5% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 19.9% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 99.3% | 96% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowlands was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% lower than the Halesworth & Blything average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Meadowlands has the 33rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Halesworth & Blything and the 388th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Meadowlands, Beccles, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-03-28 | £223,667 |
| 18 Meadowlands, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2023-08-25 | £300,340 |
| 14 Meadowlands, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2023-08-02 | £403,551 |
| 10 Meadowlands, Beccles, Suffolk Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £191,500 | 2020-02-21 | £234,804 |
| 3 Meadowlands, Beccles, Suffolk Terraced, a newly built property | £90,000 | 2019-11-22 | £109,407 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Toad Row , Henstead NR34 7LG | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Dog Deli Wrentham | Crossways, 1 Chapel Road | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse And Groom | London Road, Wrentham | 359 yd | |
| Adnams - Five Bells | Five Bells Inn, Southwold Road | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrentham Chinese | 2 High Street, Wrentham | 369 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrentham Playing Field LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 534 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.