Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

NORTH ROAD, IP18 6BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, IP18 6BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

176

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 82% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, IP18 6BH is established retirement territory. With £1.2M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

home £1,175,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP18 6BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on North Road, 0.5km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For serious buyers, IP18 6BH is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00154465 (shared with 12 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 6BH. The average age is 58.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,175,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,096,080

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

IP18 6BH has low crime rates — 15 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Southwold Primary School

Requires Improvement75 pupils0.5 km
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Reydon Primary School

Good188 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Gorse House1.0 km
  • The Ridge1.0 km
  • Amber House0.3 km
  • The Blyth Hotel0.5 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Adnams Wine Shop0.7 km
  • Barbrook Stores0.7 km
  • Beaches & Cream0.7 km
  • Box Southwold0.6 km
  • Chapmans News0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lord Nelson Southwold0.7 km
  • Red Lion Southwold0.8 km
  • Sole Bay Inn0.5 km
  • Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.7 km
  • Southwold Golf Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Roman Catholic Church Hall0.7 km
  • Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.5 km
  • Beach Cafe0.2 km
  • Black Dog PIzza Co.0.7 km
  • Boardwalk Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Southwold0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Marks Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Ninedeli0.7 km
  • The Jewel In The Box0.6 km
  • The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brampton (Suffolk)11.8 km
  • Halesworth12.1 km
  • Darsham12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Pier0.2 km
  • Pier0.2 km