IP18 is a postcode district in East Suffolk, East of England, covering 290 active and 34 retired postcodes.
The largest share of IP18 (25%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP18 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in IP18 are around £384k, down 33.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP18 at 144 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 53 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis East Suffolk, East of England
IP18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP18 postcode area.
groups
Population3,850
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Avg Age53
payments
Avg Income£ 43,500 /yr
work
Employed36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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7/10family_restroomFamily
4/10favoriteHealth
3/10workEmployment
1/10diversity_3Diversity
4/10paymentsAffluence
6/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
4/10psychology
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP18 — age 53, 72% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £384k. Property prices are trending down 33.2% year-on-year.
home £384,000 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.3%
Economic Activity
36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences179
Criminal damage and arson92
Burglary86
Anti-social behaviour53
Other theft52
school Local Schools
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Reydon Primary School
Good188 pupils
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Southwold Primary School
Requires Improvement75 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Amber House
- Gorse House
- The Anchor
- The Blyth Hotel
- The Crown Hotel
- + 3 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Lord Nelson Southwold
- Red Lion Southwold
- Sole Bay Bowls Club
- Sole Bay Inn
- Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club
- + 2 more
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- YouDrink
- Howells & Jolley
- Little Gems
- Mills & Sons (Southwold) Ltd
- Pigs In Blankets
- + 20 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store
- Beach Cafe
- Black Dog PIzza Co.
- Boardwalk Restaurant
- Clockhouse Brasserie
- + 27 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Southwold
- East Of England Co Op
- Tesco Express
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Blackshore Fish Company
- Marks Fish & Chips
- Mrs T's
- Ninedeli
- Shelby's
- + 3 more
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Area Profile: IP18 · Data under Open Government Licence