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Self-Build Plots, Barsham Vale, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34

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An opportunity to buy a self-build plot on the edge of the market town of Beccles. There are a total of twelve serviced building plots for self-build and custom housebuilding in two distinct parcels of six individual plots.

Situated on the edge of the vibrant market town of Beccles, the twelve self-build plots on the Hopkins Homes Barsham Vale development offer a rare opportunity to enjoy contemporary countryside living within easy reach of the Suffolk coast and the Norfolk Broads. Located just a short stroll from the historic town centre of Beccles, Barsham Vale offers easy access to boutique shops, cafés, schools and the River Waveney all while enjoying a peaceful, semi-rural setting.

Self-Build Requirements and Next Steps

For full details on the Design Code, plot specifications, and self-build guidelines, head over to the Bidwells website. Simply navigate to the property search tab and search for "Barsham Vale, Beccles" to download the essential documents. This will give you everything you need to be informed on this project, including architectural standards to maintain the development's cohesive aesthetic.

Visit the Bidwells website to access the Design Code and further information on the self-build requirements. These can be found in the property search tab under Barsham Vale, Beccles.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • St Benet's Catholic Primary School842 metresOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    69
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • The Albert Pye Community Primary School898 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    350
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ravensmere Infant School915 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    52
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Beccles Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    148
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Ringsfield Church of England Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    118
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Sir John Leman High School422 metresOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,404
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Beccles High School0.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Free schools
  • Bungay High School4.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    922
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hobart High School6.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    673
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pakefield High School7.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    679
    Type
    Academy converter

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Swines Green Foodstore, Beccles865 metres
Co-op Market Square Beccles, Beccles0.8 miles
Tesco Beccles Superstore, Beccles0.9 miles

GP surgery

Beccles Medical Centre813 metres

Pharmacy

Beccles H.C.C. Limited888 metres

Hospital

Beccles Hospital888 metres

Green space

Play Space66 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Beccles Rail Station1 mile

Nearest bus stop

Meadow Gardens275 metres

Typical drive times

Bungay14 min · 6.7 miles
Loddon15 min · 8.5 miles
Beccles4 min · 1.4 miles
Halesworth20 min · 10 miles
Norwich (city)33 min · 20 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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