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IP18

SOUTHWOLD

Suffolk, East Of England, England

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IP18 covers SOUTHWOLD in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £623,177
1yr change ▼ 4.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£623,177

▼ 4.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

117% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

208 Mbps

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.

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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

£562K £600K £637K £674K £711K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

22,092

Population

41

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.

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208.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

45%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about IP18 SOUTHWOLD

What is the average house price in IP18 SOUTHWOLD?
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 SOUTHWOLD 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 is the population of IP18 SOUTHWOLD?
The population of IP18 (SOUTHWOLD) is approximately 22,092 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 41 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in IP18 SOUTHWOLD?
There are 3 schools in or near IP18. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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