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Beck Row vs Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. For families, Beck Row edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beck Row

£283,026

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

£270,045

Crime Rate

Beck Row

N/A

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

27.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beck Row

100.0%

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Beck Row

312.8

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

312.8

EPC Rating

Beck Row

71.2

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

71.2

Median Income

Beck Row

£31,962

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

£31,962

At £270,045, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) undercuts Beck Row (£283,026) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beck Row is a flat at £157,000, while in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) it is a flat at £125,055.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Beck Row (£157,000 vs £125,055).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beck Row prices grew faster — 48% vs 30%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Beck Row and Mildenhall (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 Mildenhall (west Suffolk), which has 3 schools, the figure is 66.7%.

Beck Row School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Mildenhall (West Suffolk) School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBeck RowMildenhall (West Suffolk)
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Beck Row averages 312.8 Mbps – ahead of Mildenhall (west Suffolk)'s 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Beck Row and 92% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Gigabit availability stands at 54% in Beck Row and 54% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).

Beck Row is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (313 vs 313 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Beck Row, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Beck Row and £1,224 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). 64.2% of homes in Beck Row have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).

Beck Row has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,962 in Beck Row and £31,962 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). The median age is 44.5 in Beck Row and 44.5 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Beck Row and 61.5% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Beck Row versus 64.1% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Beck Row has a population of 4,129 and Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has 9,684.

IndicatorBeck RowMildenhall (West Suffolk)
Population4,1299,684
Median Age44.544.5
Median Household Income£31,962£31,962
Employment Rate61.5%61.5%
Owner Occupied64.1%64.1%
Degree-Level Qualified31.8%31.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beck Row and Mildenhall (west Suffolk)?
Beck Row and Mildenhall (west Suffolk) are approximately 1.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beck Row or Mildenhall (west Suffolk)?
Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is cheaper, with an average house price of £270,045.
Is Beck Row or Mildenhall (west Suffolk) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beck Row or Mildenhall (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 Mildenhall (west Suffolk)?
Beck Row has faster average broadband at 312.8 Mbps.

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