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About

Southwold ward encompasses the coastal town of Southwold and its immediate surrounding parishes. The area is defined by its North Sea coastline, featuring a sandy beach and a historic pier extending into the water. Inland, the terrain is largely low-lying and agricultural, with the River Blyth forming a significant part of its western boundary. The settlement pattern includes the compact town centre and more dispersed rural communities.

The local economy has strong connections to tourism, fishing, and agriculture. The town's layout retains a traditional character with its greens, lighthouse, and rows of colour-washed houses. Adnams Brewery, founded in the town, remains a central employer and landowner. The harbour at Southwold, situated on the River Blyth, continues to support a small fishing fleet and is a focal point for maritime activity.

Area overview

On average Southwold has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southwold is £50,838 per year. There are 3 schools in Southwold: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southwold is home to around 3,843 people, with a population density of about 174.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southwold Population
3,843
Population density
174.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.36(-9%)
Burglary
10.93(+293%)
Other theft
10.15(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.11(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.33(-28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,621
94.2%
Other White
86
2.24%
Irish
34
0.88%
Other
16
0.42%
African
15
0.39%
Total population: 3,844

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,142
33.83%
No qualifications
633
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
476
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
475
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
314
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 3,376

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,083
55.88%
Owns with a mortgage
312
16.1%
Social rents from council
173
8.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
168
8.67%
Other social rented
138
7.12%
Total households: 1,938

Property prices in Southwold

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £432,000 in Southwold area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,895 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southwold in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southwold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£538,000
Flats2£432,500
Semi-Detached13£425,000
Terraced30£349,050

10 years median price trend in Southwold

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southwold.

All postcodes in Southwold

IP186HR

The Common

IP186AD

High Street

IP186AH

The Common

IP186AN

York Road

IP186JR

Cumberland Close

IP186NW

Lupin Close

IP186QS

Covert Road

IP186TT

The Green

IP186UT

Lodge Road

IP186BY

Station Road

IP186HA

South Cliff

IP186LS

Marlborough Road

IP186PA

Wangford Road

IP186PS

Bridgefoot Corner

IP186PZ

Wangford Road

IP186RQ

Hurn Crag Road

IP186AB

High Street

IP186HZ

Victoria Street

IP186NJ

Halesworth Road

IP186PE

Green Lane Close

IP186PG

Green Lane

IP186TG

Church Field

IP186TZ

The Terrace

IP186XD

Moorside

IP186AE

High Street

IP186BE

Mights Road

IP186BL

Pier Avenue

IP186BT

Marlborough Road

IP186DJ

High Street

IP186RF

Lowestoft Road

IP186TR

The Lea

IP186DZ

Childs Yard

IP186SY

Global Court

IP186NB

Ferry Road

IP186BD

Blyth Road

IP186JL

St James Green

IP186LR

Marlborough Road

IP186TL

Ferry Road

IP186DX

Market Place

IP186EN

Centre Cliff

IP186JT

Buckenham Court

IP186UX

The Street

IP186BG

North Road

IP186LD

Fieldstile Road

IP186LP

North Parade

IP186SD

Halesworth Road

IP186TD

Palmers Lane

IP186AJ

Godyll Road

IP186QF

Covert Road

IP186QW

Princess Road

IP186YB

Lakeside Park Drive

IP186PD

Green Lane

IP186PJ

Shaddick Road

IP186UL

Seven Acres Lane

IP186UN

The Street

IP186WG

St Margarets Court

IP186UW

Short Lane

IP186AU

North Green

IP186FB

Barbrook Green

IP186NS

Halesworth Road

IP186SR

Rissemere Lane East

IP186XA

Harrison Green

IP186DR

Sole Bay Terrace

IP186ER

South Green

IP186HQ

Ferry Road

IP186JQ

Victoria Street

IP186TP

The Green

IP186LX

Fieldstile Road

IP186SJ

Wangford Road

IP186YF

Farmland Close

IP186DS

High Street

IP186HF

Promenade

IP186LL

Stradbroke Road

IP186NL

Hill Road

IP186UE

The Street

IP186XN

Nightingale Avenue

IP186JE

Youngs Yard

IP186LU

North Parade

IP186PW

School Lane

IP186SS

Easton Lane

IP186QT

Covert Road

IP186RP

Long Acre

IP186UZ

Church Lane

IP186XB

Belcher Green

IP186AR

Spinners Lane

IP186JN

East Green

IP186NF

Bridgefoot Corner

IP186XF

Moyse Avenue

IP186SB

Shepherds Lane

IP186TS

Leveretts Lane

IP186AY

Station Road

IP186BA

Stanley Cottages

IP186RY

Oaklands

IP186XH

Nightingale Avenue

IP186FF

Southwold

IP186PH

Adamson Road

IP186PP

The Drive

IP186JA

Bartholomews Green

IP186UQ

Manor Close

IP186AF

Manor Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.