Beck Row vs Waterbeach
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Beck Row is about 36% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Beck Row
£283,026
Waterbeach
£442,776
Crime Rate
Beck Row
N/A
Waterbeach
45.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beck Row
100.0%
Waterbeach
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Beck Row
312.8
Waterbeach
313.9
EPC Rating
Beck Row
71.2
Waterbeach
73.5
Median Income
Beck Row
£31,962
Waterbeach
£35,075
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Beck Row is £283,026, which is 36% less than Waterbeach at £442,776. The most affordable entry point in Beck Row is a flat at £157,000, while in Waterbeach it is a flat at £321,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Waterbeach (£321,875 vs £157,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beck Row prices grew faster — 48% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Beck Row and Waterbeach at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Beck Row and Waterbeach. Beck Row has 1 schools and Waterbeach has 1 schools.
Beck Row School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Waterbeach School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Beck Row | Waterbeach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Waterbeach offers faster average downloads at 313.9 Mbps, compared to 312.8 Mbps in Beck Row. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Beck Row and 93.5% in Waterbeach. Gigabit availability stands at 54% in Beck Row and 54.4% in Waterbeach.
Waterbeach is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (314 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Waterbeach are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Beck Row. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Beck Row and £1,166 in Waterbeach. 64.2% of homes in Beck Row have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.6% in Waterbeach.
Waterbeach has more energy-efficient housing — 70.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,074.5 in Waterbeach and £31,962 in Beck Row. The median age is 44.5 in Beck Row and 44.4 in Waterbeach. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Beck Row and 62.9% in Waterbeach. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Beck Row versus 68.5% in Waterbeach.
| Indicator | Beck Row | Waterbeach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,129 | 5,375 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,962 | £35,074.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 62.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 41.4% |
Location
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