NR34 postcode: what it's like to live there
The NR34 district covers Beccles, Worlingham, Southwold. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£295k
England £300k
Recorded crime
48
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.4 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£36,603
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
77%
of homes
Council tax
£2,143
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
15 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in NR34
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£340k
Semi-detached
£266k
Terraced
£188k
Flat
£190k
Primary schools in NR34
- Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School · NR34 7QB · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area
- Beccles Primary Academy · NR34 7AB · Good (2022) · Bottom 42% in England
- Brampton Church of England Primary School · NR34 8DW · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 49% in England
- Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy · NR34 0HT · Good (2024) · Top 30% in England
- Glebeland Community Primary School · NR34 0EW · Standards maintained (2024)
- Ilketshall St Lawrence School · NR34 8ND · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 40% in England
- Ravensmere Infant School · NR34 9UL · Good (2023)
- Ringsfield Church of England Primary School · NR34 8NZ · Remains Good (2021) · Top 48% in England
- St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery · NR34 9PQ · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 19% in England
- The Albert Pye Community Primary School · NR34 9UL · Remains Good (2024) · Top 24% in England
- Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · NR34 7SB · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 42% in England
Secondary schools in NR34
- Beccles High School · NR34 7BQ · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 1% in England
- Sir John Leman High School · NR34 9PG · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 50% in England
Fee-paying schools in NR34
- The Old School · NR34 7LG · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in NR34
- Beccles Forest Schools · NR34 9BX · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Sunbeams Educare Limited · NR34 9BU · Good (Ofsted)
- Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care Ltd · NR34 7BQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Sunshine pre-school and Day care Ltd at Ravensmere · NR34 9DE
- Worlingham Pre-School · NR34 7SB · Good (Ofsted)
- Gillingham Early Years · NR34 0LD · Good (Ofsted)
- Ilketshall St. Lawrence Pre-School · NR34 8ND · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in NR34
- Beccles Medical Centre · NR34 9NX
Neighbourhoods in NR34
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of NR34 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles | 34% | £245k | Average | 11 min |
| Worlingham & Barnby | 30% | £295k | Very low | 16 min |
| Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham | 15% | £340k | Very low | 9 min |
| Thurlton, Haddiscoe & Geldeston | 13% | £316k | Very low | 27 min |
| Halesworth & Wangford | 4% | £275k | Low | 14 min |
| Bungay & the Saints | 4% | £252k | Very low | 21 min |
Questions
Where is the NR34 postcode?
NR34 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Beccles, Worlingham, Southwold, with 854 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in NR34?
The typical home price across NR34's neighbourhoods is £295k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in NR34?
11 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a NR34 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.