Town Pop. 2,284

Living in Beck Row: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Beck Row is 42/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 43/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the IP28 postcode district, Beck Row ranks 9th.

That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Below 30/100: healthcare (4), schools (12) and transport (22). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP28 postcode district.

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Beck Row scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 67 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dairy Drive 20 crimes
  2. 2 Pasture Way 16 crimes
  3. 3 The Grove 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Beck Row Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital2.3 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge17.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus19.6 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Cross Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,072 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
43
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 107 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate70.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed70.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired9.5%Student3.2%Other inactive14.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical41.3%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications34.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11%Level 3 (A levels)12.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.5%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)5.1%
Home ownership44.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Shippea Hill 5.1 mi
Lakenheath 5.6 mi
Kennett 6.6 mi
J14 M11 20.1 mi
J31 M11 20.2 mi
J13 M11 20.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £278,000 30
Detached £300,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£201k £250k £301k £350k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Holywell Row 33 1.1 mi away ⇄
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
West Row 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Worlington 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barton Mills 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lakenheath 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Little Eriswell 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Isleham 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Freckenham 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Red Lodge 53 4.7 mi away ⇄
Tuddenham 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chippenham (East Cambridgeshire) 29 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beck Row a nice place to live?

Beck Row has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Beck Row is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Beck Row?

Beck Row is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 145 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Beck Row?

Among the top-rated schools in Beck Row is Beck Row Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Beck Row in total.

What are house prices like in Beck Row?

The current median house price in Beck Row is £278,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £300,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Beck Row

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