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.

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Population

3,850

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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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
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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
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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
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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