Beccles vs Worlingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Beccles wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Worlingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Worlingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beccles
£306,599
Worlingham
£310,806
Crime Rate
Beccles
73.0
Worlingham
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beccles
83.3%
Worlingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beccles
238.4
Worlingham
238.4
EPC Rating
Beccles
69.4
Worlingham
69.4
Median Income
Beccles
£31,583
Worlingham
£31,583
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Worlingham commands an average of £310,806, compared with £306,599 in Beccles – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Beccles is a terraced at £213,762, while in Worlingham it is a terraced at £232,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Beccles (£413,259 vs £350,217).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Worlingham prices grew faster — 30% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Worlingham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.3 per 1,000 versus 73 per 1,000 in Beccles. The most common crime category in Beccles is violent-crime, while in Worlingham 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Worlingham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Beccles. There are 6 schools in Beccles and 1 in Worlingham.
Beccles School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worlingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beccles | Worlingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 238.4 Mbps in Beccles and 238.4 Mbps in Worlingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.3% of premises in Beccles and 89.3% in Worlingham. Gigabit availability stands at 39.3% in Beccles and 39.3% in Worlingham.
Beccles is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (238 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Beccles, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Worlingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,312 in Beccles and £1,312 in Worlingham. 59.7% of homes in Beccles have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Worlingham.
Beccles has more energy-efficient housing — 59.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,582.5 in Beccles and £31,582.5 in Worlingham. The median age is 48.4 in Beccles and 48.4 in Worlingham. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Beccles and 54.6% in Worlingham. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Beccles versus 71% in Worlingham. Beccles has a population of 9,807 and Worlingham has 3,618.
| Indicator | Beccles | Worlingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,807 | 3,618 |
| Median Age | 48.4 | 48.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,582.5 | £31,582.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 29.8% |
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