Town comparison
Beck Row vs Thetford
Which is better to live in? 11.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Thetford offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. For families, Beck Row edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beck Row
£283,026
Thetford
£282,030
Crime Rate
Beck Row
N/A
Thetford
49.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beck Row
100.0%
Thetford
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Beck Row
312.8
Thetford
338.6
EPC Rating
Beck Row
71.2
Thetford
69.9
Median Income
Beck Row
£31,962
Thetford
£29,758
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Thetford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £282,030 versus £283,026 in Beck Row. The most affordable entry point in Beck Row is a flat at £157,000, while in Thetford 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 Thetford 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 71.4% in Thetford.
Beck Row School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thetford School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beck Row | Thetford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Thetford enjoy 338.6 Mbps on average, while Beck Row lags behind at 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Beck Row and 92.4% in Thetford. Gigabit availability stands at 54% in Beck Row and 60.4% in Thetford.
Thetford is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (339 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Beck Row is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Thetford's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Beck Row and £1,284 in Thetford. 64.2% of homes in Beck Row have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Thetford.
Beck Row has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Beck Row has a population of 4,129 while Thetford has 25,502. Median household income is £31,962 in Beck Row and £29,757.5 in Thetford. The median age is 44.5 in Beck Row and 45.8 in Thetford. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Beck Row and 58.1% in Thetford.
| Indicator | Beck Row | Thetford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,129 | 25,502 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,962 | £29,757.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 25.8% |
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