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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

IP186NT

Keens Lane

IP186PN

The Drive

IP186RJ

Lowestoft Road

IP186SF

Quay Lane

IP186JD

Bank Alley

IP186NH

Halesworth Road

IP186NN

Gorse Lane

IP186PF

Green Lane

IP186RR

Bridge Road

IP186BU

Pier Avenue

IP186DD

Cautley Road

IP186NX

Wangford Road

IP186TQ

Palmers Lane

IP186HP

Woodleys Yard

IP186AX

Station Road

IP186QG

Mount Pleasant Road

IP186TW

Oaklands

IP186AT

North Green

IP186BB

Mights Road

IP186DL

Manor Farm Close

IP186FA

York Road

IP186PB

Wangford Road

IP186SX

Lowestoft Road

IP186LT

North Parade

IP186QU

Elliott Avenue

IP186SG

Halesworth Road

IP186SQ

Halesworth Road

IP186DH

Lords Green

IP186GH

Simons Path

IP186HG

Queens Road

IP186PU

Evans Close

IP186RG

Hurn Crag Road

IP186UA

The Street

IP186AG

Wymering Road

IP186EU

South Green

IP186RL

Sea View Road

IP186BF

Wymering Road

IP186DE

Station Road

IP186DN

High Street

IP186JZ

Old School Drive

IP186LA

Fieldstile Road

IP186QP

Mount Pleasant

IP186TU

The Green

IP186AL

The Common

IP186BN

North Parade

IP186HE

Constitution Hill

IP186HL

Park Lane

IP186LN

Chester Road

IP186TJ

Ferry Road

IP186BP

Hotson Road

IP186BZ

St Edmunds Road

IP186ES

South Green

IP186LE

Foster Close

IP186LH

St Edmund's Road

IP186PQ

Windsor Road

IP186BQ

North Road

IP186EX

South Green

IP186HN

Strickland Place

IP186PY

Wangford Road

IP186QX

Elliott Avenue

IP186SE

Halesworth Road

IP186SZ

Fountain Way

IP186TN

Ferry Road

IP186DB

Critten Place

IP186HT

St Georges Square

IP186JP

Cumberland Road

IP186TX

The Green

IP186TY

The Street

IP186UH

The Street

IP186YD

Copperwheat Avenue

IP186EQ

Queen Street

IP186JB

Southwold

IP186NU

Southwold

IP186SW

Rissemere Lane East

IP186JW

East Green

IP186QZ

Covert Road

IP186RE

Nicholas Drive

IP186UJ

Stocks Lane

IP186BJ

Marlborough Road

IP186EW

Pinkneys Lane

IP186EZ

South Green

IP186FH

Southwold

IP186RD

Covert Road

IP186SU

The Warren

IP186EL

East Cliff

IP186JJ

East Cliff

IP186NQ

Gorse Road

IP186PR

Fieldview Close

IP186GB

Drayman Square

IP186JH

Trinity Street

IP186SL

Wood Farm Lane

IP186UP

Lodge Road

IP186DP

High Street

IP186GL

Tibbys Way

IP186HD

Primrose Alley

IP186LB

St Edmunds Road

IP186EA

Market Place

IP186ED

Market Place

IP186ET

South Green

IP186QL

Coxs Lane

Data Sources

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