Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

STATION ROAD, IP18 6AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, IP18 6AY.

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Population

202

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

IP18 6AY has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP18 6AY is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 0.1km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP18 6AY is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £608k, down 6.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00154468 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP18 6AY. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 595,000

2 sales · Mean £ 595,000

Terraced

£ 562,500

2 sales · Mean £ 562,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP18 6AY has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Southwold Primary School

Requires Improvement75 pupils0.4 km
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Reydon Primary School

Good188 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Gorse House0.7 km
  • The Ridge0.7 km
  • Amber House0.5 km
  • The Blyth Hotel0.0 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Sole Bay Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Lord Nelson Southwold0.6 km
  • Red Lion Southwold0.7 km
  • Sole Bay Inn0.5 km
  • Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Adnams Wine Shop0.6 km
  • Barbrook Stores0.6 km
  • Beaches & Cream0.6 km
  • Box Southwold0.2 km
  • Chapmans News0.5 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Roman Catholic Church Hall0.3 km
  • Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.3 km
  • Beach Cafe0.7 km
  • Black Dog PIzza Co.0.6 km
  • Boardwalk Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Southwold0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Marks Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Ninedeli0.6 km
  • The Jewel In The Box0.2 km
  • The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brampton (Suffolk)11.5 km
  • Halesworth11.7 km
  • Darsham12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Pier Avenue0.0 km
  • Pier Avenue0.1 km
  • North Green0.1 km
  • Kings Head0.2 km
  • Lowestoft Road0.5 km