Borough End is in Beccles and in Waveney district. NR34 9YW 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 Borough End, Beccles, NR34 9YW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR34 9JR, NR34 9YN, NR34 9LQ, NR34 9UR, NR34 9HX, NR34 9LG, NR34 9UP, NR34 9HT, NR34 9JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR34 9YW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 53.2% | 53.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 33.2% | 27.7% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 47.1% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 16.5% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.5% | 39% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 43.8% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 10.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 19.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 14.9% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 17.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 11.6% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 14.5% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 99% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 97.3% | 97.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borough End was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% higher than the Beccles & Worlingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borough End has the 17th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Beccles & Worlingham and the 226th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Borough End, Beccles, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-01-02 | £171,065 |
| 13 Borough End, Beccles, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-01-27 | £144,962 |
| 19 Borough End, Beccles, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2018-08-17 | £205,217 |
| 27 Borough End, Beccles, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2016-04-29 | £192,226 |
| 16 Borough End, Beccles, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-07-01 | £214,387 |
NR34 9YW 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 9YW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School Frederick's Road , NR34 9UL | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beccles Primary Academy Ellough Road , NR34 7AB | 2out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Garden Lane , Worlingham NR34 7SB | 4out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensmere Infant School St Benedict's Road , NR34 9DE | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 599 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Leman High School Ringsfield Road , NR34 9PG | 3out of 4 | 913 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Catering | The Old School House, Peddars Lane | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms, London Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaspray | 67 Rigbourne Hill, Beccles | 333 yd | |
| Superfry | 63 Blyburgate, Beccles | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-op | Swine's Green, Beccles | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beccles Free School CASTLE HILL | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Beccles Primary Academy ELLOUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 870 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 | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.