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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

IP186FH

Southwold

IP186TH

Ferry Road

IP186AB

High Street

IP186FB

Barbrook Green

IP186RD

Covert Road

IP186PJ

Shaddick Road

IP186QU

Elliott Avenue

IP186BD

Blyth Road

IP186EF

Market Place

IP186HF

Promenade

IP186BQ

North Road

IP186QL

Coxs Lane

IP186RX

Green Oaks

IP186BT

Marlborough Road

IP186LT

North Parade

IP186TF

Palmers Lane

IP186NB

Ferry Road

IP186FJ

Southwold

IP186UU

Southwold

IP186RS

Long Marsh Close

IP186SG

Halesworth Road

IP186JW

East Green

IP186QG

Mount Pleasant Road

IP186EW

Pinkneys Lane

IP186PY

Wangford Road

IP186UX

The Street

IP186NR

Halesworth Road

IP186DX

Market Place

IP186LS

Marlborough Road

IP186RT

The Crescents

IP186QN

Coxs Lane

IP186ES

South Green

IP186PE

Green Lane Close

IP186NF

Bridgefoot Corner

IP186HT

St Georges Square

IP186BZ

St Edmunds Road

IP186UR

Adams Lane

IP186LL

Stradbroke Road

IP186NP

Three Marsh Lane

IP186XA

Harrison Green

IP186DL

Manor Farm Close

IP186HB

South Green

IP186BL

Pier Avenue

IP186LR

Marlborough Road

IP186ET

South Green

IP186AU

North Green

IP186EX

South Green

IP186UG

The Street

IP186XJ

Dove Road

IP186DB

Critten Place

IP186SN

Smear Lane

IP186PL

Rye Terrace

IP186JP

Cumberland Road

IP186NQ

Gorse Road

IP186TB

Blyth Road

IP186DU

Lords Terrace

IP186JT

Buckenham Court

IP186GH

Simons Path

IP186PF

Green Lane

IP186SP

Rissemere Lane East

IP186LW

Stradbroke Road

IP186UJ

Stocks Lane

IP186TS

Leveretts Lane

IP186XN

Nightingale Avenue

IP186JL

St James Green

IP186HS

Fox Yard

IP186EU

South Green

IP186JZ

Old School Drive

IP186JD

Bank Alley

IP186DN

High Street

IP186SF

Quay Lane

IP186XW

Mallard Road

IP186BX

Pier Avenue

IP186DH

Lords Green

IP186XB

Belcher Green

IP186AA

High Street

IP186BW

North Parade Gardens

IP186SQ

Halesworth Road

IP186PB

Wangford Road

IP186EE

Market Place

IP186JH

Trinity Street

IP186XE

Stedman Terrace

IP186HE

Constitution Hill

IP186JB

Southwold

IP186AZ

Blyth Road

IP186HD

Primrose Alley

IP186UQ

Manor Close

IP186NJ

Halesworth Road

IP186SU

The Warren

IP186QS

Covert Road

IP186YE

Barn Close

IP186HJ

Gardner Road

IP186TP

The Green

IP186SB

Shepherds Lane

IP186TX

The Green

IP186UA

The Street

IP186SD

Halesworth Road

IP186UN

The Street

IP186JR

Cumberland Close

IP186FE

Southwold

Data Sources

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