Beccles vs Long Stratton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Long Stratton wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Long Stratton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Long Stratton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beccles
£306,599
Long Stratton
£246,406
Crime Rate
Beccles
73.0
Long Stratton
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beccles
83.3%
Long Stratton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beccles
238.4
Long Stratton
264.2
EPC Rating
Beccles
69.4
Long Stratton
69.7
Median Income
Beccles
£31,583
Long Stratton
£33,815
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £246,406, Long Stratton undercuts Beccles (£306,599) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beccles is a terraced at £213,762, while in Long Stratton it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Beccles (£214,500 vs £145,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beccles prices grew faster — 29% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Long Stratton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 42 per 1,000 versus 73 per 1,000 in Beccles. The most common crime category in Beccles is violent-crime, while in Long Stratton 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 Long Stratton, which has 3 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.
Long Stratton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beccles | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Long Stratton averages 264.2 Mbps – ahead of Beccles's 238.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.3% of premises in Beccles and 84% in Long Stratton. Gigabit availability stands at 39.3% in Beccles and 46.3% in Long Stratton.
Long Stratton is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (264 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Long Stratton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.7 (C), while Beccles averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,312 in Beccles and £1,310 in Long Stratton. 59.7% of homes in Beccles have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Long Stratton.
Beccles has more energy-efficient housing — 59.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,815 in Long Stratton and £31,582.5 in Beccles. The median age is 48.4 in Beccles and 47.1 in Long Stratton. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Beccles versus 73.1% in Long Stratton. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Beccles and 57.8% in Long Stratton.
| Indicator | Beccles | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,807 | 5,218 |
| Median Age | 48.4 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,582.5 | £33,815 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 32% |
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