IP18 6DA is a safe, established residential area on Shoal Flats, 0.2km from North Green in Southwold. Administratively it sits within Southwold ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP18 6DA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP18 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00154468 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHOAL FLATS, IP18 6DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHOAL FLATS, IP18 6DA.
202
48
£ 41,100 /yr
38%
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 6DA has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP18 6DA. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP18 6DA has low crime rates — 41 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Gorse House0.8 km
- The Ridge0.8 km
- Amber House0.4 km
- The Blyth Hotel0.2 km
- The Crown Hotel0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Adnams Wine Shop0.5 km
- Barbrook Stores0.6 km
- Beaches & Cream0.5 km
- Box Southwold0.2 km
- Chapmans News0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lord Nelson Southwold0.5 km
- Red Lion Southwold0.6 km
- Sole Bay Inn0.4 km
- Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club0.4 km
- Southwold Golf Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Roman Catholic Church Hall0.4 km
- Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store0.2 km
- Beach Cafe0.5 km
- Black Dog PIzza Co.0.5 km
- Boardwalk Restaurant0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Southwold0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Marks Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Ninedeli0.5 km
- The Jewel In The Box0.2 km
- The Little Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Suffolk)11.7 km
- Halesworth11.8 km
- Darsham12.4 km
Bus Stops
- North Green0.2 km
- Pier Avenue0.2 km
- Pier Avenue0.2 km
- Kings Head0.2 km
- Market Place0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP186DA · Data under Open Government Licence