Cove Bottom is in South Cove, Beccles and in Waveney district. NR34 7JH is located in the Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cove Bottom, South Cove, Beccles, NR34 7JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR34 7JH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 55% | 47.5% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 45% | 52.5% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 24.2% | 26.9% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 50% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 20.9% | 13% | -7.9% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 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 | 50.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 13.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 12.4% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 5.7% | -11.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.1% | 22.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 35.2% | 22.0% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 92.8% | 91% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 92.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cove Bottom was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% higher than the Halesworth & Blything average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cove Bottom has the 17th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Halesworth & Blything and the 290th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Kiln Farm Cove Bottom, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2024-08-29 | £1,373,550 |
| 1 Cove Bottom Cottage Cove Bottom, Beccles, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2014-02-12 | £347,980 |
| Cove House Cove Bottom, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £537,000 | 2012-06-29 | £885,956 |
| Brick Kiln Farm Cove Bottom, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2007-05-04 | £1,529,370 |
| Cove House Cove Bottom, Beccles, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2005-01-05 | £343,796 |
NR34 7JH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reydon Primary School Jermyns Road , Reydon IP18 6QB | 3out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School Cumberland Road , IP18 6JP | 2out of 4 | 4,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Felix School Halesworth Road , Reydon IP18 6SD | - not rated | 3,233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.