Beccles vs Belton (Great Yarmouth)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Belton (great Yarmouth) wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Beccles has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Beccles
£306,599
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
£275,669
Crime Rate
Beccles
73.0
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
97.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beccles
83.3%
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Beccles
238.4
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
452.8
EPC Rating
Beccles
69.4
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
68.9
Median Income
Beccles
£31,583
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
£30,448
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Beccles commands an average of £306,599, compared with £275,669 in Belton (great Yarmouth) – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Beccles is a terraced at £213,762, while in Belton (great Yarmouth) it is a terraced at £195,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Beccles (£413,259 vs £316,702).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beccles prices grew faster — 29% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Beccles experience less crime overall, with a rate of 73 per 1,000 versus 97.1 per 1,000 in Belton (great Yarmouth). The most common crime category in Beccles is violent-crime, while in Belton (great Yarmouth) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Beccles and Belton (great Yarmouth). Beccles has 6 schools and Belton (great Yarmouth) has 1 schools.
Beccles School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Belton (Great Yarmouth) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Beccles | Belton (Great Yarmouth) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 452.8 Mbps in Belton (great Yarmouth) and 238.4 Mbps in Beccles. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.3% of premises in Beccles and 97.8% in Belton (great Yarmouth). Gigabit availability stands at 39.3% in Beccles and 89% in Belton (great Yarmouth).
Belton (great Yarmouth) is the faster of the two by 90% on average download speed (453 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Beccles leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Belton (great Yarmouth) averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,312 in Beccles and £1,286 in Belton (great Yarmouth). 59.7% of homes in Beccles have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Belton (great Yarmouth).
Beccles has more energy-efficient housing — 59.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,582.5 in Beccles and £30,448.3 in Belton (great Yarmouth). The median age is 48.4 in Beccles and 47.7 in Belton (great Yarmouth). Owner-occupancy is 71% in Beccles versus 67.9% in Belton (great Yarmouth). Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Beccles and 53% in Belton (great Yarmouth).
| Indicator | Beccles | Belton (Great Yarmouth) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,807 | 3,603 |
| Median Age | 48.4 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,582.5 | £30,448.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 25.9% |
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