IP18 6AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.0km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6AS are sourced from Output Area E00154466 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, IP18 6AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, IP18 6AS.
188
59
£ 41,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP18 6AS 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP18 6AS combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£700k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP18 6AS. The average age is 59.0. 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
Terraced
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 502,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP18 6AS 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.
school Local Schools
Southwold Primary School
Reydon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Gorse House0.8 km
- The Ridge0.8 km
- Amber House0.5 km
- The Blyth Hotel0.2 km
- The Crown Hotel0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Sole Bay Bowls Club1.0 km
- Lord Nelson Southwold0.5 km
- Red Lion Southwold0.5 km
- Sole Bay Inn0.4 km
- Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Adnams Wine Shop0.5 km
- Barbrook Stores0.7 km
- Beaches & Cream0.5 km
- Box Southwold0.1 km
- Chapmans News0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Roman Catholic Church Hall0.2 km
- Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.1 km
- Beach Cafe0.7 km
- Black Dog PIzza Co.0.5 km
- Boardwalk Restaurant0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Southwold0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Marks Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Ninedeli0.5 km
- The Jewel In The Box0.1 km
- The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Suffolk)11.6 km
- Halesworth11.7 km
- Darsham12.2 km
Bus Stops
- North Green0.0 km
- Kings Head0.1 km
- Pier Avenue0.2 km
- Pier Avenue0.2 km
- Market Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP186AS · Data under Open Government Licence