IP18 6BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hotson Road, 0.3km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP18, IP18 6BS offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £766k, down 13.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00154465 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOTSON ROAD, IP18 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOTSON ROAD, IP18 6BS.
176
59
£ 41,100 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 82% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, IP18 6BS is established retirement territory. With £766k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP18 6BS. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 750,000
3 sales · Mean £ 708,333
Detached
£ 712,500
6 sales · Mean £ 707,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP18 6BS has low crime rates — 41 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 House0.3 km
- The Blyth Hotel0.3 km
- The Crown Hotel0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Adnams Wine Shop0.5 km
- Barbrook Stores0.7 km
- Beaches & Cream0.5 km
- Box Southwold0.4 km
- Chapmans News0.5 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lord Nelson Southwold0.5 km
- Red Lion Southwold0.6 km
- Sole Bay Inn0.4 km
- Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.5 km
- Southwold Golf Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Roman Catholic Church Hall0.5 km
- Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.3 km
- Beach Cafe0.4 km
- Black Dog PIzza Co.0.5 km
- Boardwalk Restaurant0.4 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Southwold0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Marks Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Ninedeli0.5 km
- The Jewel In The Box0.4 km
- The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Suffolk)11.7 km
- Halesworth12.0 km
- Darsham12.5 km
Bus Stops
- North Green0.3 km
- Pier Avenue0.3 km
- Pier Avenue0.3 km
- Pier0.3 km
- Kings Head0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP186BS · Data under Open Government Licence