IP18 — SOUTHWOLD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP18 is £623,177, which is 64% above the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP18 cost 117.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP18 have fallen 4.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£722,906	111
Semi-detached	£565,528	47
Terraced	£532,086	78
Flat	£375,479	12
All types	£623,177	262

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP18 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in IP18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP18 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Saint Felix School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Reydon Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Southwold Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

22,092

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IP18 are 208.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 72% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

208.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

45%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP18 is collected by East Suffolk. The Band D rate is £2,019/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

IP18 — SOUTHWOLD

Area Summary

IP18 (SOUTHWOLD) offers above-average property prices (£623,177, 117% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (208 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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IP17

SAXMUNDHAM

£400K

▲ 5.1% YoY

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£378K

▲ 1.2% YoY

IP20

HARLESTON

£361K

▼ 9.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in IP18?

The average house price in IP18 (SOUTHWOLD) is £623,177, based on 262 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 117% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.6% over the past year.

Is IP18 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP18 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP18?

There are 3 schools in or near IP18. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in IP18?

Council tax in IP18 is collected by East Suffolk. The Band D rate is £2,019 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in IP18?

The average broadband download speed in IP18 is 208 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 45%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in IP18 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 22,092.