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Beccles vs Brundall

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Brundall 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.

Of 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.

MetricBecclesBrundall
Total Schools61
Primary41
Secondary20
% Top two bands83.3%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.

IndicatorBecclesBrundall
Population9,8074,378
Median Age48.447.5
Median Household Income£31,582.5£29,276.5
Employment Rate54.6%53.2%
Owner Occupied71%69.4%
Degree-Level Qualified29.8%22.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beccles and Brundall?
Beccles and Brundall are approximately 13.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beccles or Brundall?
Beccles is cheaper, with an average house price of £306,599.
Is Beccles or Brundall safer?
Brundall has the lower crime rate at 35.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Beccles or Brundall?
Brundall has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beccles or Brundall?
Beccles has faster average broadband at 238.4 Mbps.

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