Beck Row vs Brandon (West Suffolk)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brandon (west Suffolk) wins on house prices with a 0% gap. For families, Beck Row edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beck Row
£283,026
Brandon (West Suffolk)
£282,030
Crime Rate
Beck Row
N/A
Brandon (West Suffolk)
33.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beck Row
100.0%
Brandon (West Suffolk)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beck Row
312.8
Brandon (West Suffolk)
314.5
EPC Rating
Beck Row
71.2
Brandon (West Suffolk)
69.3
Median Income
Beck Row
£31,962
Brandon (West Suffolk)
£29,858
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £282,030, Brandon (west Suffolk) undercuts Beck Row (£283,026) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beck Row is a flat at £157,000, while in Brandon (west Suffolk) it is a flat at £143,414.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Beck Row (£223,444 vs £184,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beck Row prices grew faster — 48% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Beck Row and Brandon (west Suffolk) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 1 schools in Beck Row, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Brandon (west Suffolk), which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Beck Row School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brandon (West Suffolk) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beck Row | Brandon (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brandon (west Suffolk) averages 314.5 Mbps – ahead of Beck Row's 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Beck Row and 92.9% in Brandon (west Suffolk). Gigabit availability stands at 54% in Beck Row and 55.9% in Brandon (west Suffolk).
Brandon (west Suffolk) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (315 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Beck Row, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Brandon (west Suffolk). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Beck Row and £1,317 in Brandon (west Suffolk). 64.2% of homes in Beck Row have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Brandon (west Suffolk).
Beck Row has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,962 in Beck Row and £29,858.3 in Brandon (west Suffolk). The median age is 44.5 in Beck Row and 46.5 in Brandon (west Suffolk). Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Beck Row and 56.6% in Brandon (west Suffolk). Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Beck Row versus 64.7% in Brandon (west Suffolk). Beck Row has a population of 4,129 and Brandon (west Suffolk) has 9,218.
| Indicator | Beck Row | Brandon (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,129 | 9,218 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,962 | £29,858.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 25% |
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