George Westwood Way, Beccles, NR34 9EJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR34 9EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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	55.3%	52.5%	-2.8%	51.0%	1.5%
Male	44.7%	47.5%	2.8%	49.0%	-1.5%

Partnership Status

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	28.6%	26.8%	-1.8%	37.9%	-11.1%
Married: Opposite sex	30.8%	36.2%	5.4%	44.2%	-8.0%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	2.1%	4.7%	2.6%	2.2%	2.5%
Divorced	15.8%	20.1%	4.3%	9.1%	11.0%
Widowed	21.8%	11%	-10.8%	6.1%	4.9%

Health

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	32.4%	35.6%	3.2%	48.4%	-12.8%
Good health	37.9%	35.6%	-2.3%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	21.3%	22.3%	1.0%	12.7%	9.6%
Bad health	6.3%	4.7%	-1.6%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	2%	1.8%	-0.2%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.2%	23.6%	-4.6%	18.2%	5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	11.4%	-4.0%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	12.2%	-1.0%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	6.3%	0.7%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.4%	13.4%	7.0%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	24.4%	30.7%	6.3%	33.8%	-3.1%
Other	6.8%	2.4%	-4.4%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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)
Pakistani	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.8%	97.5%	0.7%	81.4%	16.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.8% 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	95.7%	92.8%	-2.9%	83.2%	9.6%
European Union	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	2%	2.2%	0.2%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	92.8%	-2.9%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.6%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.3%	76.7%	-1.4%
France	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	21.1%	13.5%	7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.3%	37.2%	3.1%
Christian	47.8%	46.2%	1.6%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	10.8%	6.0%	4.8%

Safety

Is George Westwood Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around George Westwood Way was 345.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 493.4% higher than the Beccles & Worlingham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

George Westwood Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Beccles & Worlingham and the 10th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NR34 9EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on George Westwood Way are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Waveney.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for George Westwood Way, Beccles, NR34 9EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR34 9EJ

Average Price
£95,695

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£138,588

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£52,801

Estimated Average Property Prices for George Westwood Way

Average Price
£96,760

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£139,175

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£54,344

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on George Westwood WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Focus George Westwood Way, Beccles, Suffolk Other, an established residential building	£42,344	2014-10-13	£54,344
Crossing Cottage George Westwood Way, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£87,150	2013-11-07	£139,175

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR34 9EJ

Employment

NR34 9EJ 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 9EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	11
Other	6
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	14
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Other	9
Education	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	3
Construction	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ravensmere Infant School St Benedict's Road , NR34 9DE	4out of 4	166 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Albert Pye Community Primary School Frederick's Road , NR34 9UL	3out of 4	1,099 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Benet's Catholic Primary School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PQ	2out of 4	1,148 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Beccles Primary Academy Ellough Road , NR34 7AB	2out of 4	1,582 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy The Boundaries , Geldeston Road NR34 0HT	3out of 4	2,306 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Set Beccles School Castle Hill , NR34 7BQ	3out of 4	1,385 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir John Leman High School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PG	3out of 4	1,556 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa	Costa At, Tesco	2 yd
Oakfired	The Royal Oak Ph, 35 Ravensmere	351 yd
Fen Lane Deli	Cafe 51, Space At The Quay	415 yd
The Caxton Burger Hut	Caxton Club, Gaol Lane	423 yd
Beccles Station Cafe	Beccles Station Community Building, Station Road	436 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beccles Sea Cadets	Beccles Sea Cadets Headquarters, Fen Lane	415 yd
Caxton Arms	1 Ravensmere, Beccles	448 yd
Beccles Golf Club	The Common, Beccles	510 yd
The Bear And Bells	Bear And Bells, 11 Old Market	530 yd
Waveney Cue Club	Fen Lane, Beccles	532 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cod House	37 Ravensmere, Beccles	351 yd
Beccles Fish And Chips Limited	21 Smallgate, Beccles	548 yd
Golden Bowl	6 Newgate, Beccles	630 yd
Pearl River Chinese Takeaway	3 Blyburgate, Beccles	702 yd
Domino's Pizza	23 Blyburgate, Beccles	709 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	George Westwood Way, Beccles	1 yd
Lidl	Lidl UK, Common Lane North	205 yd
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, George Westwood Way	313 yd
Iceland Food Ltd	Unit 4B And 4C, Taylor Square	518 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Beccles Indoor Bowls Club BEEF MEADOW BEEF MEADOW COMMON LANE	indoor bowls	276 yd
Beccles Caxton Club GAOL LANE	grass pitches	428 yd
College Meadow (Beccles Town Fc) COMMON LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	489 yd
Beccles Golf Club The Common	golf	623 yd
Alan Hutchinson Field THE NEST FOOTBALL PITCH THE NEST FOOTBALL PITCH ALAN HUTCHINSON WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	767 yd
Beccles Lido PUDDINGMOOR	swimming pool	860 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.