IP18 6BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hotson Road, 0.5km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP18, IP18 6BP offers 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6BP are sourced from Output Area E00154465 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOTSON ROAD, IP18 6BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOTSON ROAD, IP18 6BP.
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
IP18 6BP is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £590k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP18 6BP. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 685,000
9 sales · Mean £ 765,000
Semi-Detached
£ 677,500
1 sales · Mean £ 677,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
IP18 6BP has low crime rates — 16 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 Shop0.6 km
- Barbrook Stores0.8 km
- Beaches & Cream0.6 km
- Box Southwold0.5 km
- Chapmans News0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Amber House0.2 km
- The Blyth Hotel0.5 km
- The Crown Hotel0.5 km
- The Swan Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lord Nelson Southwold0.6 km
- Red Lion Southwold0.7 km
- Sole Bay Inn0.4 km
- Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.6 km
- Southwold Golf Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Roman Catholic Church Hall0.6 km
- Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.5 km
- Beach Cafe0.2 km
- Black Dog PIzza Co.0.6 km
- Boardwalk Restaurant0.2 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Southwold0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Marks Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Ninedeli0.6 km
- The Jewel In The Box0.5 km
- The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Suffolk)11.9 km
- Halesworth12.2 km
- Darsham12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pier0.1 km
- Pier0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP186BP · Data under Open Government Licence