Beck Row vs Newmarket
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Beck Row is about 32% cheaper on average. For families, Beck Row edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beck Row
£283,026
Newmarket
£418,250
Crime Rate
Beck Row
N/A
Newmarket
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beck Row
100.0%
Newmarket
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beck Row
312.8
Newmarket
355.1
EPC Rating
Beck Row
71.2
Newmarket
72.6
Median Income
Beck Row
£31,962
Newmarket
£33,623
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Beck Row more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £283,026 versus £418,250 in Newmarket. The most affordable entry point in Beck Row is a flat at £157,000, while in Newmarket it is a flat at £199,645.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Newmarket (£561,974 vs £340,682).
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 Newmarket at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Beck Row: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Newmarket.
Beck Row School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newmarket School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beck Row | Newmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Newmarket enjoy 355.1 Mbps on average, while Beck Row lags behind at 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Beck Row and 92.6% in Newmarket. Gigabit availability stands at 54% in Beck Row and 65.7% in Newmarket.
Newmarket is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (355 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Newmarket is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Beck Row's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Beck Row and £1,186 in Newmarket. 64.2% of homes in Beck Row have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Newmarket.
Newmarket has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Beck Row has a population of 4,129 while Newmarket has 18,857. Median household income is £33,623 in Newmarket and £31,962 in Beck Row. The median age is 44.5 in Beck Row and 44.3 in Newmarket. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Beck Row and 62.1% in Newmarket.
| Indicator | Beck Row | Newmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,129 | 18,857 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,962 | £33,623 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 37.1% |
Location
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