Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

PIER AVENUE, IP18 6BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIER AVENUE, IP18 6BL.

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Population

176

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

29%

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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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IP18 6BL is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £875k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

IP18 6BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pier Avenue, 0.5km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For serious buyers, IP18 6BL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £875k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00154465 (shared with 12 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 6BL. The average age is 58.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 630,000

12 sales · Mean £ 702,875

Flat

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

Semi-Detached

£ 770,000

1 sales · Mean £ 770,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

IP18 6BL has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Southwold Primary School

Requires Improvement75 pupils0.4 km
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Reydon Primary School

Good188 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Gorse House1.0 km
  • The Ridge1.0 km
  • Amber House0.3 km
  • The Blyth Hotel0.5 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Adnams Wine Shop0.7 km
  • Barbrook Stores0.8 km
  • Beaches & Cream0.7 km
  • Box Southwold0.6 km
  • Chapmans News0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lord Nelson Southwold0.7 km
  • Red Lion Southwold0.8 km
  • Sole Bay Inn0.5 km
  • Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.7 km
  • Southwold Golf Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Roman Catholic Church Hall0.7 km
  • Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.5 km
  • Beach Cafe0.2 km
  • Black Dog PIzza Co.0.6 km
  • Boardwalk Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Southwold0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Marks Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Ninedeli0.7 km
  • The Jewel In The Box0.6 km
  • The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brampton (Suffolk)11.8 km
  • Halesworth12.2 km
  • Darsham12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Pier0.1 km
  • Pier0.1 km