IP18 6BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For families considering a move, IP18 6BB represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00154466 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP18 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP18 6BB.
188
59
£ 41,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP18 6BB 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
No single demographic signal dominates IP18 6BB — age 59, 57% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 6BB. The average age is 59.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP18 6BB has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Southwold Primary School
Reydon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Gorse House0.6 km
- The Ridge0.6 km
- Amber House0.6 km
- The Blyth Hotel0.1 km
- The Crown Hotel0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Sole Bay Bowls Club0.8 km
- Lord Nelson Southwold0.7 km
- Red Lion Southwold0.7 km
- Sole Bay Inn0.6 km
- Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Adnams Wine Shop0.7 km
- Barbrook Stores0.5 km
- Beaches & Cream0.7 km
- Box Southwold0.3 km
- Chapmans News0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Roman Catholic Church Hall0.4 km
- Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.3 km
- Beach Cafe0.7 km
- Black Dog PIzza Co.0.7 km
- Boardwalk Restaurant0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Southwold0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Marks Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Ninedeli0.7 km
- The Jewel In The Box0.3 km
- The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Suffolk)11.5 km
- Halesworth11.6 km
- Darsham12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Pier Avenue0.0 km
- Pier Avenue0.0 km
- North Green0.2 km
- Kings Head0.3 km
- Lowestoft Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP186BB · Data under Open Government Licence