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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 61 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
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
25.5(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.67(-8%)
Burglary
8.59(+209%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.33(+31%)
Other theft
8.07(+48%)
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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Southwold area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,895 up to £2,500,000.

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
Detached29£513,000
Flats5£405,000
Semi-Detached13£500,000
Terraced27£425,000

10 years median price trend in Southwold

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

All postcodes in Southwold

IP186EL

East Cliff

IP186TU

The Green

IP186BP

Hotson Road

IP186QA

Wangford Road

IP186LB

St Edmunds Road

IP186TA

Blackshore Cottage

IP186SE

Halesworth Road

IP186QB

Jermyns Road

IP186TE

Palmers Lane

IP186AR

Spinners Lane

IP186UT

Lodge Road

IP186BG

North Road

IP186PA

Wangford Road

IP186NG

Gorse Lane

IP186RE

Nicholas Drive

IP186LJ

Dunwich Road

IP186FF

Southwold

IP186BS

Hotson Road

IP186JQ

Victoria Street

IP186JJ

East Cliff

IP186QW

Princess Road

IP186QY

Churchill Road

IP186YF

Farmland Close

IP186NZ

Wangford Road

IP186TY

The Street

IP186NU

Southwold

IP186LE

Foster Close

IP186EQ

Queen Street

IP186PZ

Wangford Road

IP186TG

Church Field

IP186TZ

The Terrace

IP186GY

Teal Close

IP186WA

St Andrews Close

IP186HZ

Victoria Street

IP186EG

Market Place

IP186AW

Eversley Road

IP186NX

Wangford Road

IP186WG

St Margarets Court

IP186AY

Station Road

IP186BY

Station Road

IP186XH

Nightingale Avenue

IP186RN

Off Sea View Road

IP186AT

North Green

IP186FA

York Road

IP186PD

Green Lane

IP186RW

Heathlands

IP186QT

Covert Road

IP186QH

Queens Road

IP186TL

Ferry Road

IP186UL

Seven Acres Lane

IP186BH

North Road

IP186PN

The Drive

IP186GX

Shearwater Way

IP186XF

Moyse Avenue

IP186SL

Wood Farm Lane

IP186JS

Trinity Close

IP186DS

High Street

IP186EA

Market Place

IP186UB

The Street

IP186JA

Bartholomews Green

IP186BE

Mights Road

IP186NL

Hill Road

IP186TJ

Ferry Road

IP186XD

Moorside

IP186PT

Lowestoft Road

IP186TN

Ferry Road

IP186AP

Barnaby Green

IP186DP

High Street

IP186HG

Queens Road

IP186DZ

Childs Yard

IP186DA

Shoal Flats

IP186UD

Millfield Road

IP186AF

Manor Park Road

IP186NT

Keens Lane

IP186SZ

Fountain Way

IP186EY

Skilmans Hill

IP186UZ

Church Lane

IP186JF

Victoria Street

IP186WF

Adam's Lane

IP186TW

Oaklands

IP186AH

The Common

IP186NN

Gorse Lane

IP186JN

East Green

IP186EZ

South Green

IP186HL

Park Lane

IP186LD

Fieldstile Road

IP186UP

Lodge Road

IP186LU

North Parade

IP186QX

Elliott Avenue

IP186NS

Halesworth Road

IP186QJ

Coxs Lane

IP186AG

Wymering Road

IP186RR

Bridge Road

IP186QR

Fairfield Road

IP186AJ

Godyll Road

IP186LF

Cumberland Road

IP186SJ

Wangford Road

IP186AN

York Road

IP186LH

St Edmund's Road

IP186FD

Southwold

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.