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Beck Row vs Brandon (West Suffolk)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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 rate data is not available for both Beck Row and Brandon (west Suffolk) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of 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.

MetricBeck RowBrandon (West Suffolk)
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBeck RowBrandon (West Suffolk)
Population4,1299,218
Median Age44.546.5
Median Household Income£31,962£29,858.3
Employment Rate61.5%56.6%
Owner Occupied64.1%64.7%
Degree-Level Qualified31.8%25%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beck Row and Brandon (west Suffolk)?
Beck Row and Brandon (west Suffolk) are approximately 7.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beck Row or Brandon (west Suffolk)?
Brandon (west Suffolk) is cheaper, with an average house price of £282,030.
Is Beck Row or Brandon (west Suffolk) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beck Row or Brandon (west Suffolk)?
Beck Row has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beck Row or Brandon (west Suffolk)?
Brandon (west Suffolk) has faster average broadband at 314.5 Mbps.

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