Beccles vs Brundall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Beccles is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Brundall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brundall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beccles
£306,599
Brundall
£370,524
Crime Rate
Beccles
73.0
Brundall
35.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beccles
83.3%
Brundall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beccles
238.4
Brundall
206.4
EPC Rating
Beccles
69.4
Brundall
69.2
Median Income
Beccles
£31,583
Brundall
£29,277
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £306,599, Beccles undercuts Brundall (£370,524) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beccles is a terraced at £213,762, while in Brundall it is a flat at £209,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Brundall (£277,033 vs £213,762).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brundall prices grew faster — 39% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBrundall has a crime rate of 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 105% lower than Beccles at 73 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Beccles is violent-crime, while in Brundall 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 EnglandOf the 6 schools in Beccles, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Brundall, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Beccles School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brundall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beccles | Brundall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Beccles averages 238.4 Mbps – ahead of Brundall's 206.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.3% of premises in Beccles and 90.2% in Brundall. Gigabit availability stands at 39.3% in Beccles and 31.2% in Brundall.
Beccles is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (238 vs 206 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Beccles leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Brundall averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,312 in Beccles and £1,261 in Brundall. 59.7% of homes in Beccles have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Brundall.
Beccles has more energy-efficient housing — 59.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,582.5 in Beccles and £29,276.5 in Brundall. The median age is 48.4 in Beccles and 47.5 in Brundall. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Beccles versus 69.4% in Brundall. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Beccles and 53.2% in Brundall.
| Indicator | Beccles | Brundall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,807 | 4,378 |
| Median Age | 48.4 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,582.5 | £29,276.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 22.8% |
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