Area Info for Beccles (Suffolk)

Beccles, Suffolk, UK

Beccles is a small town located in the county of Suffolk, in the eastern part of England. It is known for its historic significance and charming rural setting. The town has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with several notable landmarks and buildings that reflect its heritage.

History and Heritage

Beccles has a long-standing history as a market town, with records indicating its existence since the medieval period. The town's name is believed to derive from Old English, possibly meaning "beech trees" or "beech wood," which suggests the area's natural landscape was once dominated by beech forests. The town has retained much of its historic character, with traditional architecture and preserved buildings.

Landmarks and Attractions

One of the key landmarks in Beccles is the historic church, which dates back several centuries and features typical medieval architecture. The town also boasts a number of traditional pubs, local shops, and community facilities that serve residents and visitors alike. The surrounding countryside offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

Community and Economy

Beccles maintains a close-knit community with local events and markets that celebrate its heritage. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, small businesses, and tourism. The town's rural charm and historical sites attract visitors, contributing to its local economy.

Transport and Accessibility

The town is accessible via local roads, with nearby larger towns providing rail and bus connections. Its location in Suffolk makes it a peaceful retreat while still being within reach of larger urban centres for commerce and travel.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
The Albert Pye Community Primary School0.00 miles
Frederick`s Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9UL
Sir John Leman High School0.32 miles
Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9PG
St Benet's Catholic Primary School0.34 miles
Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9PQ
Beccles Free School0.42 miles
Castle Hill, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7BQ
Beccles Primary Academy0.61 miles
Ellough Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7AB
Ravensmere Infant School0.74 miles
St Benedict`s Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9DE
Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.25 miles
Garden Lane, Worlingham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7SB
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary School1.75 miles
The Boundaries, Geldeston Road, Gillingham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0HT
Ringsfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.87 miles
School Road, Ringsfield, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8NZ
Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School2.98 miles
Beccles Road, Barnby, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7QB
Glebeland Community Primary School3.66 miles
Beccles Road, Toft Monks, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0EW
Ellingham Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.07 miles
Church Road, Ellingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2PZ
Turnstone House School4.16 miles
Birtwick Park, Old Bungay Road, Kirby Cane, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2HP
Brampton CofE VC Primary School4.79 miles
Southwold Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8DW
Ilketshall St Lawrence School4.87 miles
Hogg Lane, Ilketshall St Lawrence, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8ND
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy5.06 miles
Rider Haggard Way, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2RE
Health
Clinic
Beccles Ooh Base0.19 miles
Beccles & Dist War Memorial Hosp, St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
Allied Healthcare Group (Beccles)0.43 miles
Hipperson Mews, 53A Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QH
Ecch Beccles Hq0.68 miles
1 Common Lane North, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9BN
Ecch Warren School (Special School)5.68 miles
Clarkes Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8HT
Ecch Elmtree School6.26 miles
Ranworth Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9HN
Chet Valley Medical Practice6.88 miles
George House, 40-48 George Lane, Loddon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6QH
Ecch Clinic Blundeston7.10 miles
Lakeside Rise, Blundeston, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5BG
Oulton Medical Centre7.19 miles
Meadow Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3AZ
Oulton Ooh Base7.19 miles
Kirley Mill Health Centre, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3AZ
Ecch Kirkley Clinic (Children's Centre)7.29 miles
Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0LU
Ecch Riverside Bc7.34 miles
Riverside Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0TQ
Ecch Rayner Green Resource Centre7.59 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
Halesworth Ooh Base7.59 miles
Patrick Stead Hospital, Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
Kirkley Mill Health Centre7.63 miles
Economy Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0DR
Ecch Village Rise Cc7.66 miles
Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ
Ecch Roman Hill Cc7.77 miles
Love Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2NY
GP
Beccles Medical Centre0.13 miles
Beccles Health Centre, St Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NX
Bungay Medical Practice5.15 miles
28 St. Johns Road, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1LP
Rosedale Surgery5.93 miles
Ashburnham Way, Carlton Colivlle, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8LG
Andaman Surgery6.33 miles
303 Long Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9DF
Westwood Surgery6.45 miles
Westwood Surgery, 45-47 Westwood Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9RW
Dr Anderson & Partners6.50 miles
82 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9LU
Dr Bouch & Partners6.56 miles
1A Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Lowestoft, NR32 3LJ
Longshore Surgeries - Wrentham6.60 miles
58 Southwold Road, Wrentham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7JF
Longshore Surgeries - Kessingland6.78 miles
Field Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7QA
Dr Barrie & Partners6.88 miles
40-48 George Lane, Loddon, Norfolk, NR14 6QH
Dr K Khan & Partner7.19 miles
Meadow Road, Oulton Village, Lowestoft, NR32 3AZ
Longshore Surgeries - Wangford7.25 miles
Church Street, Wangford, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8RN
Dr Rolls & Partners7.45 miles
24 The Hills, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3AR
Crestview Medical Centre7.55 miles
141 Crestview Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4TW
Kirkley Mill Surgery7.58 miles
Kirkley Mill Surgery, Clifton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0HF
Dr K Khan & Partner7.58 miles
Marine Surgery, Kirkley Mill Health Centre, Kirkley Rise, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0HF
Hospital
Ecch Beccles Hospital0.19 miles
St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
All Hallows Hospital5.10 miles
Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2QL
Carlton Court5.53 miles
Carlton Court Hospital, St. Peters Road, Carlton Colville, Suffolk, NR33 8AG
Airey Close7.17 miles
Lothingland, Oulton, Suffolk, NR32 3JQ
Ecch Patrick Stead Hospital7.59 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
Lowestoft Hospital8.11 miles
Tennyson Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PT
Ecch Southwold Hospital9.76 miles
Fieldstile Road, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6LD
James Paget University Hospital9.93 miles
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6LA
St Catherines Way10.51 miles
Stepping Out, 1B St Catherines Way, Gorleston on Sea, Norfolk, NR31 7QB
Northgate Hospital13.34 miles
Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BU
Norvic Clinic14.80 miles
Northside, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT
Highlands14.93 miles
219 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SQ
Colman Hospital17.29 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
Julian Hospital17.82 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TD
Norwich Community Hospital17.88 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital18.46 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
Pharmacy
Beccles Hcc Ltd0.19 miles
The Pharmacy, Beccles & District War Memorial Hospital, St Mary`s Road, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
Boots0.37 miles
5 New Market, Beccles, NR34 9HQ
Tesco Instore Pharmacy0.43 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, George Westwood Way, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QH
Worlingham Pharmacy1.03 miles
Worlingham Pharmacy, Woodland Avenue, Worlingham, Beccles, NR34 7EF
Boots5.15 miles
28 St. Johns Road, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1LP
Boots5.38 miles
4 St. Marys Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.93 miles
Unit 5, 15 Ashburnham Way, Carlton Colville, NR33 8LG
Rosedale Pharmacy5.93 miles
Rosedale Surgery, 3 Ashburnham Way, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8LG
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.45 miles
55 Westwood Avenue, Waveney Garden Estate, Lowestoft, NR33 9RW
Victoria Pharmacy6.50 miles
Victoria Surgery, 82 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, NR33 9LU
Hayden Chemist6.50 miles
Hayden House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LL
Kessingland Pharmacy6.55 miles
70 High Street, 70 High Street, Kessingland, Suffolk, NR33 7QF
Holly Pharmacy6.56 miles
1b Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, NR32 3LJ
Boots6.64 miles
4 High Street, Loddon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6AH
Boots6.83 miles
2-4 Stradbroke Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7HT
Boots7.19 miles
Oulton Medical Centre, Meadow Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3AZ
Leisure
Park
RAVENINGHAM HALL (Grade II* Listed)4.54 miles
BROOME HEATH4.90 miles
BATH HILLS5.93 miles
KESSINGLAND6.30 miles
SOMERLEYTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)6.45 miles
OAKWOOD COMMUNITY FIELD PROJECT6.52 miles
DITCHINGHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)6.66 miles
LEATHES HAM6.98 miles
BENACRE7.32 miles
FRITTON LAKE7.44 miles
HENHAM (Grade II Listed)7.61 miles
LOUND7.64 miles
GUNTON WOOD8.21 miles
BELLE VUE PARK (Grade II Listed)8.35 miles
GUNTON WARREN AND CORTON WOODS8.61 miles
SUFFOLK COAST10.88 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Beccles0.27 miles
Swines Green, NR34 9JD
Co-op Beccles0.35 miles
Petrol Beccles, NR34 9QP
Co-op Beccles0.40 miles
Beccles, NR34 9HA
Iceland Beccles0.44 miles
Unit 4b & 4c Taylors Square, Suffolk, NR34 9QB
Rigbourne Hill Convenience Store0.46 miles
75-77 Rigbourne Hill, Beccles Suffolk NR34 9JQ
Tesco Beccles (Superstore)0.50 miles
George Westwood Way, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QH
Morrisons Beccles0.85 miles
George Westwood Way, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9BP
Co-op Bungay4.90 miles
Bungay, NR35 1RX
A&J Convenience Store5.09 miles
8 Kings Road, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1RR
Nisa Ditchingham Stores5.15 miles
37 Loddon Rd, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2RA
Bungay Convenience Store5.38 miles
16 St Marys Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1AX
Londis, Lowestoft5.46 miles
6 Famona Road, Lowestoft, NR33 8JX
Costcutter Hales5.46 miles
Hales Service Station, Hales, Norfolk, NR14 6SR
Tesco Lowestoft (Express)5.74 miles
122 Beccles Rd, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8QX
Co-op Lowestoft5.83 miles
Carlton Colville, NR33 9EJ
Bains Store6.11 miles
1 Harpadae, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8UY
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport19.28 miles
Bus Stop
Ingate House (SE)0.06 miles
Ingate House (NW)0.06 miles
Pleasant Place (E)0.11 miles
Alexandra Road (W)0.11 miles
Pleasant Place (W)0.11 miles
Alexandra Road (E)0.12 miles
Alexandra Road (S)0.14 miles
Alexandra Road (N)0.15 miles
Stuart Drive (N)0.16 miles
Eileen Crisp Court (NW)0.17 miles
Stuart Drive (S)0.17 miles
Eileen Crisp Court (SE)0.17 miles
Health Centre (E)0.19 miles
Butchers Arms (S)0.19 miles
Health Centre (W)0.20 miles
Ashman's Road (S)0.21 miles
Ferry Port
Reedham Ferry South7.31 miles
Reedham Ferry North7.35 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing10.31 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing10.36 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing32.71 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing32.81 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing36.30 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing36.30 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing36.76 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing36.89 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal37.26 miles
Railway Station
Beccles Rail Station0.48 miles
Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station4.02 miles
Somerleyton Rail Station5.43 miles
Haddiscoe Rail Station5.83 miles
Oulton Broad South Rail Station6.11 miles
Oulton Broad North Rail Station6.57 miles
Halesworth Rail Station7.70 miles
Reedham (Norfolk) Rail Station7.77 miles
Lowestoft Rail Station7.91 miles
Cantley Rail Station9.02 miles
Berney Arms Rail Station9.90 miles
Buckenham Rail Station10.83 miles
Lingwood Rail Station12.17 miles
Darsham Rail Station12.50 miles
Acle Rail Station12.65 miles
Brundall Rail Station12.72 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NR34 9U*)
Number of Properties in Catchment430
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
WESTHOLME, LONDON ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9YR		£290,000
2025-09-12
semidetached
freehold
46, DENMARK ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9DN		£177,000
2025-09-05
terraced
freehold
8, CROWFOOT GARDENS

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9UA		£378,000
2025-09-05
semidetached
freehold
6, RAVENSMERE EAST

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9DG		£245,000
2025-08-29
terraced
freehold
29, FREDERICKS ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9UG		£285,000
2025-08-14
semidetached
freehold
112, DENMARK ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9DW		£175,000
2025-08-08
terraced
freehold
3, THE WALK

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9AJ		£230,000
2025-08-05
otherPropertyType
freehold
13, BLYBURGATE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9TB		£490,000
2025-08-01
terraced
freehold
FOUNDRY PLACE (APARTMENT 14), ELLIOTT GARROOD GARDENS

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9SQ		£335,000
2025-07-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
33, QUEENS ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9DU		£189,550
2025-07-21
terraced
freehold
25, FREDERICKS ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9UG		£267,500
2025-07-18
semidetached
freehold
27, STATION ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9QH		£325,000
2025-07-10
terraced
freehold
CURRAGHMORE, LONDON ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9TZ		£375,000
2025-07-01
detached
freehold
51, FREDERICKS ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9UG		£160,000
2025-06-30
terraced
freehold
4, QUEENS ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9DU		£177,500
2025-06-30
terraced
freehold
3, NEW ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9BG		£130,000
2025-06-06
terraced
freehold
62, FAIR CLOSE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9QR		£245,000
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
LYNCROFT, 12, GRANGE ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9NR		£630,000
2025-03-19
detached
freehold
6, ST GEORGES ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9YQ		£207,000
2025-03-03
terraced
freehold
ABBEYFIELD HOUSE, RAVENSMERE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9BE		£650,000
2025-02-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, NEW ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9BG		£100,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
24, NEW MARKET

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9HD		£70,000
2024-11-29
terraced
freehold
8, FAIR CLOSE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9QR		£135,000
2025-06-12
terraced
freehold
2A, HORSE u0026 GROOM LANE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9HG		£92,500
2025-05-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
8, DENMARK ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9DN		£260,000
2025-05-01
terraced
freehold
5, KNIGHTS YARD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9EF		£124,000
2025-04-29
terraced
freehold
64, FREDERICKS ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9UG		£255,000
2025-04-28
terraced
freehold
10, RAVENSMERE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9DH		£315,000
2025-04-25
detached
freehold
2, BEECH TREE CLOSE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9UN		£248,000
2025-04-24
semidetached
freehold
5A, ST MARYS ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9NQ		£260,000
2025-04-04
detached
freehold
2, BALLYGATE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9NA		£240,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
WINHAVEN, ST GEORGES ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9YQ		£275,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
8, OLD COLLEGE CLOSE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9LY		£485,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
HENDON HOUSE, LODDON ROAD
GILLINGHAM
BECCLES
NORFOLK
NR34 0LD		£425,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
59, DENMARK ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9DL		£267,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
5, HOMEFIELD PADDOCK

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9NE		£550,000
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
8, DUKES MEADOW

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9ET		£135,000
2025-03-26
terraced
freehold
CLIFF COTTAGES (5), PUDDINGMOOR

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9PP		£262,000
2024-12-18
terraced
freehold
7, ALEXANDRA ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9UD		£317,500
2024-11-15
semidetached
freehold
76, FAIR CLOSE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9QR		£100,000
2025-03-05
terraced
freehold
48, ST BENEDICTS ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9DE		£205,000
2025-03-03
terraced
freehold
11, PROVIDENCE PLACE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9DJ		£165,500
2025-02-21
terraced
freehold
27, FREDERICKS ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9UG		£385,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
20, QUEENS ROAD

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9DU		£265,000
2025-02-14
terraced
freehold
26, NORTHGATE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9AS		£330,000
2025-01-31
terraced
freehold
21, WEMBLEY AVENUE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9YS		£200,000
2024-10-01
semidetached
freehold
10, FEN LANE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9BB		£169,000
2024-12-19
terraced
freehold
24, WEMBLEY AVENUE

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9YS		£210,000
2024-12-19
semidetached
freehold
1, THE MALTINGS

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9BT		£300,000
2024-12-18
terraced
freehold
1, ELLIOTT GARROOD GARDENS

BECCLES
SUFFOLK
NR34 9RA		£475,000
2024-12-17
detached
freehold
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