Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

THE COMMON, IP18 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COMMON, IP18 6AH.

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Population

141

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Avg Age

60

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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: IP18 6AH 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP18 6AH — age 60, 51% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP18 6AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Common, 0.3km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

Within the IP18 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £962k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00154463 (shared with 51 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 6AH. 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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 962,500

2 sales · Mean £ 962,500

Terraced

£ 1,525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,525,000

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

IP18 6AH has low crime rates — 38 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Southwold Primary School

Requires Improvement75 pupils0.4 km
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Reydon Primary School

Good188 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Gorse House1.0 km
  • The Ridge1.0 km
  • Amber House0.6 km
  • The Blyth Hotel0.4 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Adnams Wine Shop0.4 km
  • Barbrook Stores0.9 km
  • Beaches & Cream0.3 km
  • Box Southwold0.2 km
  • Chapmans News0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lord Nelson Southwold0.4 km
  • Red Lion Southwold0.4 km
  • Sole Bay Inn0.4 km
  • Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.2 km
  • Southwold Golf Club0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Roman Catholic Church Hall0.0 km
  • Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.2 km
  • Beach Cafe0.8 km
  • Black Dog PIzza Co.0.4 km
  • Boardwalk Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Southwold0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halesworth11.7 km
  • Brampton (Suffolk)11.8 km
  • Darsham12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Head0.2 km
  • Gardner Road0.2 km
  • Gardner Road0.2 km
  • Market Place0.2 km
  • Market Place0.2 km