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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

IP186SN

Smear Lane

IP186TB

Blyth Road

IP186WA

St Andrews Close

IP186LQ

Stradbroke Road

IP186LW

Stradbroke Road

IP186NY

Wangford Road

IP186PX

Loftus Avenue

IP186RA

Winston Road

IP186EH

East Street

IP186YS

The Firs

IP186JF

Victoria Street

IP186NR

Halesworth Road

IP186QQ

Mount Pleasant

IP186UD

Millfield Road

IP186GY

Teal Close

IP186RT

The Crescents

IP186XE

Stedman Terrace

IP186XL

Kingfisher Crescent

IP186XW

Mallard Road

IP186BS

Hotson Road

IP186JS

Trinity Close

IP186EF

Market Place

IP186HB

South Green

IP186TH

Ferry Road

IP186AP

Barnaby Green

IP186AS

High Street

IP186GZ

Taylors Yard

IP186PL

Rye Terrace

IP186QE

Covert Road

IP186QH

Queens Road

IP186QJ

Coxs Lane

IP186RB

Covert Road

IP186BH

North Road

IP186DU

Lords Terrace

IP186LJ

Dunwich Road

IP186RN

Off Sea View Road

IP186RX

Green Oaks

IP186UB

The Street

IP186GX

Shearwater Way

IP186NZ

Wangford Road

IP186TE

Palmers Lane

IP186YE

Barn Close

IP186AZ

Blyth Road

IP186EG

Market Place

IP186FD

Southwold

IP186ND

Ferry Road

IP186QA

Wangford Road

IP186QD

Covert Road

IP186QN

Coxs Lane

IP186LF

Cumberland Road

IP186PT

Lowestoft Road

IP186YA

Lakeside Close

IP186BW

North Parade Gardens

IP186FE

Southwold

IP186WF

Adam's Lane

IP186AA

High Street

IP186NG

Gorse Lane

IP186QR

Fairfield Road

IP186QY

Churchill Road

IP186AQ

Blackmill Road

IP186RU

Hillfield Court

IP186UU

Southwold

IP186BX

Pier Avenue

IP186EE

Market Place

IP186EP

Lorne Road

IP186HJ

Gardner Road

IP186QB

Jermyns Road

IP186RH

Hillside Road

IP186EY

Skilmans Hill

IP186HW

Mill Lane

IP186JU

St Edmund's Road

IP186NP

Three Marsh Lane

IP186SP

Rissemere Lane East

IP186TF

Palmers Lane

IP186AW

Eversley Road

IP186HY

Jermyns Court

IP186JG

Church Street

IP186UR

Adams Lane

IP186XJ

Dove Road

IP186EJ

East Street

IP186UF

Leveretts Lane

IP186UG

The Street

IP186DA

Shoal Flats

IP186HX

Covert Terrace

IP186LG

Salisbury Road

IP186LY

Field Stile Road

IP186RS

Long Marsh Close

IP186RZ

Ewen Close

IP186TA

Blackshore Cottage

IP186DQ

East Street

IP186HS

Fox Yard

IP186RW

Heathlands

IP186UY

The Street

IP186FJ

Southwold

Data Sources

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