Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

MARLBOROUGH ROAD, IP18 6BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH ROAD, IP18 6BT.

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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

IP18 6BT is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

IP18 6BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marlborough Road, 0.4km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For families considering a move, IP18 6BT represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6BT 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 6BT. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

IP18 6BT has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Southwold Primary School

Requires Improvement75 pupils0.3 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 House0.9 km
  • The Ridge0.9 km
  • Amber House0.2 km
  • The Blyth Hotel0.4 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Adnams Wine Shop0.6 km
  • Barbrook Stores0.7 km
  • Beaches & Cream0.6 km
  • Box Southwold0.5 km
  • Chapmans News0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lord Nelson Southwold0.6 km
  • Red Lion Southwold0.6 km
  • Sole Bay Inn0.4 km
  • Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.5 km
  • Southwold Golf Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Roman Catholic Church Hall0.6 km
  • Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.4 km
  • Beach Cafe0.3 km
  • Black Dog PIzza Co.0.6 km
  • Boardwalk Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Southwold0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Marks Fish & Chips0.4 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)11.8 km
  • Halesworth12.1 km
  • Darsham12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Pier0.2 km
  • Pier0.2 km
  • North Green0.4 km
  • Pier Avenue0.4 km
  • Pier Avenue0.4 km