Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR34 9PQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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	54.1%	57.4%	3.3%	51.0%	6.4%
Male	45.9%	42.6%	-3.3%	49.0%	-6.4%

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	21.8%	18.6%	-3.2%	37.9%	-19.3%
Married: Opposite sex	47.4%	51%	3.6%	44.2%	6.8%
Separated	1.4%	2%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	7.4%	9.5%	2.1%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	22.1%	18.9%	-3.2%	6.1%	12.8%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.2%	33.7%	0.5%	48.4%	-14.7%
Good health	32.6%	36.5%	3.9%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	24.1%	15.5%	-8.6%	12.7%	2.8%
Bad health	7.3%	9.4%	2.1%	4.0%	5.4%
Very bad health	2.8%	4.9%	2.1%	1.2%	3.7%

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	33%	24.2%	-8.8%	18.2%	6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.4%	6.4%	-1.0%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.1%	14.8%	5.7%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	6.7%	3.5%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	15.5%	4.3%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	29.8%	29.6%	-0.2%	33.8%	-4.2%
Other	6.3%	2.7%	-3.6%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.1%	98.8%	-0.3%	81.4%	17.4%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	94.9%	95.7%	0.8%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	2.8%	3.6%	0.8%	6.1%	-2.5%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	95.7%	1.1%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.3%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.3%	76.7%	-4.4%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	26.1%	13.5%	12.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	58.4%	46.2%	12.2%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Ringsfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ringsfield Road was 107.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% higher than the Beccles & Worlingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ringsfield Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Beccles & Worlingham and the 106th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 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 9PQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Ringsfield Road are based on 43 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 Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR34 9PQ

Average Price
£727,643

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£727,643

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ringsfield Road

Average Price
£566,472

Semi-Detached
£427,803

Terraced
£335,489

Detached
£618,703

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£946,792

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ringsfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£630,000	2022-08-23	£608,165
Russells Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2017-12-08	£586,529
5 Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£540,000	2013-08-19	£856,583
The Niche, 10 Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2012-09-05	£606,412
1 Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2011-02-17	£995,954

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR34 9PQ

Employment

NR34 9PQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NR34 9PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	164
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	26
Looking after home or family	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Self-Employed	12
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	10
Construction	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Transport and storage	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Benet's Catholic Primary School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PQ	2out of 4	289 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Albert Pye Community Primary School Frederick's Road , NR34 9UL	3out of 4	819 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ravensmere Infant School St Benedict's Road , NR34 9DE	4out of 4	1,435 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beccles Primary Academy Ellough Road , NR34 7AB	2out of 4	1,823 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	2,541 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sir John Leman High School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PG	3out of 4	375 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Set Beccles School Castle Hill , NR34 7BQ	3out of 4	1,362 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mini Mees	2C Hungate Court, Beccles	647 yd
Monarch Catering	The Old School House, Peddars Lane	669 yd
Bombay Restaurant	1 Exchange Square, Beccles	722 yd
Wine Vaults Bar And Restaurant	2A Blyburgate, Beccles	724 yd
Swan House	New Market, Beccles	740 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Club @ 2 London Road	Beccles Conservative Club Ltd, London Road	553 yd
Butchers Arms	The Butchers Arms, London Road	585 yd
The Bear And Bells	Bear And Bells, 11 Old Market	969 yd
Caxton Arms	1 Ravensmere, Beccles	1,046 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beccles Pizza & Kebab	Beccles Kebab, Hungate Lane	638 yd
Chicken2000	12A Hungate, Beccles	643 yd
Pagoda Chinese Take Away	10 Hungate, Beccles	685 yd
Pearl River Chinese Takeaway	3 Blyburgate, Beccles	724 yd
Domino's Pizza	23 Blyburgate, Beccles	743 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland Food Ltd	Unit 4B And 4C, Taylor Square		908 yd
East Of England Co-op	Swine's Green, Beccles		974 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Benet'S Catholic Primary School RINGSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	232 yd
Sir John Leman High School RINGSFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	344 yd
Beccles Lido PUDDINGMOOR	swimming pool	676 yd
Beccles Caxton Club GAOL LANE	grass pitches	992 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	42.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	60 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	60 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	13.47 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NR34 9PQ