Paddocks Green is in Worlingham, Beccles and in Waveney district. NR34 7RW 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 Paddocks Green, Worlingham, Beccles, NR34 7RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR34 7EE, NR34 7RG, NR34 7RN, NR34 7DZ, NR34 7EG, NR34 7RQ, NR34 7SB, NR34 7RZ, NR34 7EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR34 7RW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.5% | 48.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 7RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 21.4% | 20% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 60.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 50.8% | 53.8% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 27.2% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 19.8% | 13.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 13.1% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 28.7% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 99% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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% | 96.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 96.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddocks Green was 25.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% lower than the Beccles & Worlingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paddocks Green has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Beccles & Worlingham and the 311th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Paddocks Green, Beccles, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £296,500 | 2022-02-04 | £314,890 |
| 10 Paddocks Green, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-06-24 | £390,006 |
| 11 Paddocks Green, Beccles, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-02-09 | £458,096 |
| 4 Paddocks Green, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2014-08-29 | £415,351 |
| 7 Paddocks Green, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2010-07-30 | £352,868 |
NR34 7RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7RW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 366 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beccles Primary Academy Ellough Road , NR34 7AB | 2out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School Frederick's Road , NR34 9UL | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensmere Infant School St Benedict's Road , NR34 9DE | 4out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,291 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Leman High School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,418 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 | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superfry Fish And Chips | 23 Hillside Avenue, Worlingham | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worlingham C Of E Vc Primary School GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Beccles Primary Academy ELLOUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 961 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 | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.21 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.