Town comparison
Beck Row vs Bury St Edmunds
Which is better to live in? 13.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Beck Row is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. For families, Beck Row edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beck Row
£283,026
Bury St Edmunds
£385,760
Crime Rate
Beck Row
N/A
Bury St Edmunds
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beck Row
100.0%
Bury St Edmunds
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beck Row
312.8
Bury St Edmunds
470.8
EPC Rating
Beck Row
71.2
Bury St Edmunds
70.7
Median Income
Beck Row
£31,962
Bury St Edmunds
£30,720
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Bury St Edmunds commands an average of £385,760, compared with £283,026 in Beck Row – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Beck Row is a flat at £157,000, while in Bury St Edmunds it is a flat at £192,657.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Bury St Edmunds (£503,715 vs £340,682).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beck Row prices grew faster — 48% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Beck Row and Bury St Edmunds at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Beck Row, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90% in Bury St Edmunds. There are 1 schools in Beck Row and 14 in Bury St Edmunds.
Beck Row School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bury St Edmunds School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beck Row | Bury St Edmunds |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 14 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 470.8 Mbps in Bury St Edmunds and 312.8 Mbps in Beck Row. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Beck Row and 99% in Bury St Edmunds. Gigabit availability stands at 54% in Beck Row and 92% in Bury St Edmunds.
Bury St Edmunds is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (471 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Beck Row leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Bury St Edmunds averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Beck Row and £1,225 in Bury St Edmunds. 64.2% of homes in Beck Row have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Bury St Edmunds.
Beck Row has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,962 in Beck Row and £30,720 in Bury St Edmunds. The median age is 44.5 in Beck Row and 44.2 in Bury St Edmunds. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Beck Row versus 60.2% in Bury St Edmunds. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Beck Row and 60.5% in Bury St Edmunds.
| Indicator | Beck Row | Bury St Edmunds |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,129 | 41,279 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,962 | £30,720 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 28.5% |
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