Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, IP18 6JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, IP18 6JZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

325

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP18 6JZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 48, IP18 6JZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

home £302,142 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP18 6JZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old School Drive, 0.4km from Reydon Smear in Reydon. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For families considering a move, IP18 6JZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6JZ are sourced from Output Area E00154454 (shared with 14 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 6JZ. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 335,000

3 sales · Mean £ 326,666

Terraced

£ 251,250

10 sales · Mean £ 250,950

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

IP18 6JZ has low crime rates — 16 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 offences5
Other theft3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Reydon Primary School

Good188 pupils0.8 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Randolph Hotel0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Boyden Stores0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brampton (Suffolk)9.8 km
  • Halesworth10.5 km
  • Darsham12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • School Lane0.0 km
  • School Lane0.1 km
  • Wangford Road0.2 km
  • Wangford Road0.2 km
  • Copperwheat Avenue0.4 km