NR34 0EB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Beccles in Gillingham (South Norfolk). Administratively it sits within Ditchingham & Earsham ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR34 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00136817 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR34 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR34 0EB.
382
50
£ 45,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR34 0EB spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR34 0EB. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR34 0EB has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ravensmere Infant School
St Benet's Catholic Primary School
The Albert Pye Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
- M&Co0.7 km
- Ektu Brothers Ltd0.8 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- The Fishmonger At No. 40.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Beccles Sea Cadets0.4 km
- Caxton Arms0.6 km
- The Swan Motel0.9 km
- Graze At The White Horse0.8 km
- The Bear And Bells0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Relish Cafe & Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- St Michael's Church0.7 km
- Old School Coffee Ltd0.7 km
- Quay Kiosk0.3 km
- Town House Cafe0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.7 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Beccles Fish And Chips Limited0.8 km
- Chicken 20001.0 km
- Pearl River Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Golden Bowl0.9 km
- Pagoda Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kings Head Hotel0.8 km
- Saltgate House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beccles0.9 km
- Brampton (Suffolk)7.8 km
- Somerleyton8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fen Lane0.3 km
- Becclesgate0.3 km
- Ravensmere East0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR340EB · Data under Open Government Licence