IP18 6BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00154465 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP18 6BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP18 6BN.
176
59
£ 41,100 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 59, 82% owned. IP18 6BN is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP18 6BN. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
IP18 6BN 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.
school Local Schools
Southwold Primary School
Reydon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Adnams Wine Shop0.7 km
- Barbrook Stores0.9 km
- Beaches & Cream0.7 km
- Box Southwold0.7 km
- Chapmans News0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Amber House0.2 km
- The Blyth Hotel0.7 km
- The Crown Hotel0.6 km
- The Swan Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lord Nelson Southwold0.6 km
- Red Lion Southwold0.7 km
- Sole Bay Inn0.5 km
- Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Roman Catholic Church Hall0.8 km
- Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.6 km
- Beach Cafe0.0 km
- Black Dog PIzza Co.0.6 km
- Boardwalk Restaurant0.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Southwold0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Marks Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Ninedeli0.7 km
- The Jewel In The Box0.7 km
- The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Suffolk)12.0 km
- Halesworth12.3 km
- Darsham12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pier0.0 km
- Pier0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: IP186BN · Data under Open Government Licence