Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

NORTH PARADE GARDENS, IP18 6BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH PARADE GARDENS, IP18 6BW.

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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 6BW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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

IP18 6BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on North Parade Gardens, 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. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6BW 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 6BW. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

IP18 6BW has low crime rates — 19 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Southwold Primary School

Requires Improvement75 pupils0.4 km
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Reydon Primary School

Good188 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Adnams Wine Shop0.6 km
  • Barbrook Stores0.9 km
  • Beaches & Cream0.6 km
  • Box Southwold0.6 km
  • Chapmans News0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Amber House0.2 km
  • The Blyth Hotel0.6 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.6 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.6 km
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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 Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Roman Catholic Church Hall0.7 km
  • Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.5 km
  • Beach Cafe0.1 km
  • Black Dog PIzza Co.0.6 km
  • Boardwalk Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brampton (Suffolk)11.9 km
  • Halesworth12.2 km
  • Darsham12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Pier0.1 km
  • Pier0.1 km