IP18 6AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from Southwold in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
The people who live in IP18 6AA are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £555k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6AA are sourced from Output Area E00154463 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, IP18 6AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, IP18 6AA.
141
60
£ 41,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP18 6AA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP18 6AA spans multiple life stages — average age 60, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6AA. The average age is 59.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 365,000
2 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP18 6AA 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 House1.0 km
- The Ridge1.0 km
- Amber House0.5 km
- The Blyth Hotel0.3 km
- The Crown Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Adnams Wine Shop0.3 km
- Barbrook Stores0.9 km
- Beaches & Cream0.3 km
- Box Southwold0.1 km
- Chapmans News0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lord Nelson Southwold0.4 km
- Red Lion Southwold0.4 km
- Sole Bay Inn0.3 km
- Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.1 km
- Southwold Golf Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Roman Catholic Church Hall0.1 km
- Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.1 km
- Beach Cafe0.7 km
- Black Dog PIzza Co.0.4 km
- Boardwalk Restaurant0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Southwold0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Marks Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Ninedeli0.3 km
- The Jewel In The Box0.1 km
- The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Suffolk)11.8 km
- Halesworth11.8 km
- Darsham12.1 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Head0.1 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- North Green0.2 km
- Gardner Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP186AA · Data under Open Government Licence