Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

CRITTEN PLACE, IP18 6DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRITTEN PLACE, IP18 6DB.

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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

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in IP18 6DB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £207,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP18 6DB is a safe, established residential area on Critten Place, 0.2km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP18 6DB 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. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6DB 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 6DB. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 207,500

1 sales · Mean £ 207,500

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

IP18 6DB 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Southwold Primary School

Requires Improvement75 pupils0.2 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 House0.8 km
  • The Ridge0.8 km
  • Amber House0.3 km
  • The Blyth Hotel0.2 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Adnams Wine Shop0.5 km
  • Barbrook Stores0.7 km
  • Beaches & Cream0.5 km
  • Box Southwold0.3 km
  • Chapmans News0.4 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lord Nelson Southwold0.5 km
  • Red Lion Southwold0.6 km
  • Sole Bay Inn0.3 km
  • Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.4 km
  • Southwold Golf Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Roman Catholic Church Hall0.4 km
  • Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.2 km
  • Beach Cafe0.5 km
  • Black Dog PIzza Co.0.5 km
  • Boardwalk Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Southwold0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Marks Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Ninedeli0.5 km
  • The Jewel In The Box0.3 km
  • The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brampton (Suffolk)11.7 km
  • Halesworth11.9 km
  • Darsham12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • North Green0.2 km
  • Pier Avenue0.2 km
  • Pier Avenue0.2 km
  • Kings Head0.3 km
  • Market Place0.4 km