Published: 26/10/2025
An Honest Look at the Property Marketby Brad Jaggard, Beatrice Carter Property
Let’s skip the sales pitch. I know what you’re really wondering: “Have house prices dropped, or is that just what someone at the Beck Row car boot said?”
The latest figures from Bricks & Logic show 12-month price changes across East Anglia. Most of the region from Norwich to Bury St Edmunds, and yes, even Beck Row — is shaded in blue, which signals that prices have come down slightly, in some areas by as much as 4% to 6%. But before you panic-sell and retreat deep into the Fens to live among the reeds, let’s keep perspective.
Zooming in on Beck Row and the IP28 area: the average sale price is £292,000, with a 2.6% decrease over the past year. The average time on market is 62 days. Three-bed semis remain the most popular, and there have been 154 completions in the past 12 months. In short: yes, the market’s cooled a bit -but it hasn’t fallen apart. If you bought more than 3–5 years ago, you’re almost certainly still ahead.
So what does that mean for you? First, you haven’t “missed the market” — you’ve just missed the frenzy. Homes that are priced well and presented properly are still selling. Second, it’s a needs-based market. People are still moving — for jobs, schools, and lifestyle — but the speculative browsers are gone.
It could still be a good time to move, especially if you’re buying and selling in the same market. A small dip on your sale price might be balanced out on your purchase. Plus, there’s less chaos. No bidding wars, no overnight decisions — just serious buyers and less stress.
If you’re wondering what this all means for your home, I’m happy to chat. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just honest advice from someone who knows the market.
Until next time,
Brad Jaggard
Beatrice Carter Property – Local, Experienced, Straight Talking
