Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

WYMERING ROAD, IP18 6BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYMERING ROAD, IP18 6BF.

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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 6BF 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

IP18 6BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 60, 51% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £313k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 63.6% year-on-year.

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

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

IP18 6BF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, down 63.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6BF 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 6BF. 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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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 259,000

3 sales · Mean £ 474,666

Terraced

£ 477,500

1 sales · Mean £ 477,500

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

IP18 6BF has low crime rates — 39 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
Burglary3

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 Hotel0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Adnams Wine Shop0.4 km
  • Barbrook Stores0.9 km
  • Beaches & Cream0.4 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 Express0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Marks Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Ninedeli0.4 km
  • The Jewel In The Box0.1 km
  • The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halesworth11.7 km
  • Brampton (Suffolk)11.7 km
  • Darsham12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Head0.2 km
  • Gardner Road0.2 km
  • Gardner Road0.2 km
  • Market Place0.2 km
  • North Green0.2 km