IP18 6AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
Day-to-day life in IP18 6AB has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00154463 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, IP18 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, IP18 6AB.
141
60
£ 41,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP18 6AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
IP18 6AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 60, 51% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP18 6AB. The average age is 59.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 275,000
4 sales · Mean £ 273,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP18 6AB has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Southwold Primary School
Reydon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Gorse House0.9 km
- The Ridge0.9 km
- Amber House0.5 km
- The Blyth Hotel0.3 km
- The Crown Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Adnams Wine Shop0.3 km
- Barbrook Stores0.9 km
- Beaches & Cream0.3 km
- Box Southwold0.1 km
- Chapmans News0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lord Nelson Southwold0.4 km
- Red Lion Southwold0.4 km
- Sole Bay Inn0.3 km
- Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.2 km
- Southwold Golf Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Roman Catholic Church Hall0.1 km
- Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.1 km
- Beach Cafe0.7 km
- Black Dog PIzza Co.0.4 km
- Boardwalk Restaurant0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Southwold0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Marks Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Ninedeli0.3 km
- The Jewel In The Box0.1 km
- The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Suffolk)11.8 km
- Halesworth11.8 km
- Darsham12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Head0.1 km
- North Green0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Gardner Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP186AB · Data under Open Government Licence