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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

IP186PQ

Windsor Road

IP186RA

Winston Road

IP186RQ

Hurn Crag Road

IP186YD

Copperwheat Avenue

IP186AS

High Street

IP186RP

Long Acre

IP186AL

The Common

IP186LP

North Parade

IP186ED

Market Place

IP186HX

Covert Terrace

IP186ER

South Green

IP186GB

Drayman Square

IP186BF

Wymering Road

IP186QF

Covert Road

IP186UW

Short Lane

IP186HQ

Ferry Road

IP186RJ

Lowestoft Road

IP186BN

North Parade

IP186RH

Hillside Road

IP186NH

Halesworth Road

IP186DJ

High Street

IP186UE

The Street

IP186LY

Field Stile Road

IP186QE

Covert Road

IP186YS

The Firs

IP186EP

Lorne Road

IP186BU

Pier Avenue

IP186DR

Sole Bay Terrace

IP186PP

The Drive

IP186RU

Hillfield Court

IP186HY

Jermyns Court

IP186TQ

Palmers Lane

IP186JG

Church Street

IP186DD

Cautley Road

IP186JE

Youngs Yard

IP186HN

Strickland Place

IP186EH

East Street

IP186RZ

Ewen Close

IP186PW

School Lane

IP186LX

Fieldstile Road

IP186QP

Mount Pleasant

IP186ND

Ferry Road

IP186NY

Wangford Road

IP186BA

Stanley Cottages

IP186SW

Rissemere Lane East

IP186EN

Centre Cliff

IP186LN

Chester Road

IP186AD

High Street

IP186AE

High Street

IP186XL

Kingfisher Crescent

IP186NW

Lupin Close

IP186DQ

East Street

IP186PX

Loftus Avenue

IP186AQ

Blackmill Road

IP186JU

St Edmund's Road

IP186PG

Green Lane

IP186SY

Global Court

IP186PH

Adamson Road

IP186YA

Lakeside Close

IP186QQ

Mount Pleasant

IP186RG

Hurn Crag Road

IP186HR

The Common

IP186HP

Woodleys Yard

IP186TR

The Lea

IP186SR

Rissemere Lane East

IP186HW

Mill Lane

IP186PS

Bridgefoot Corner

IP186SS

Easton Lane

IP186UY

The Street

IP186AX

Station Road

IP186LQ

Stradbroke Road

IP186EJ

East Street

IP186UH

The Street

IP186LG

Salisbury Road

IP186RF

Lowestoft Road

IP186DE

Station Road

IP186SX

Lowestoft Road

IP186QZ

Covert Road

IP186PR

Fieldview Close

IP186GZ

Taylors Yard

IP186LA

Fieldstile Road

IP186QD

Covert Road

IP186HA

South Cliff

IP186RL

Sea View Road

IP186BJ

Marlborough Road

IP186TT

The Green

IP186GL

Tibbys Way

IP186BB

Mights Road

IP186YB

Lakeside Park Drive

IP186TD

Palmers Lane

IP186RB

Covert Road

IP186PU

Evans Close

IP186RY

Oaklands

IP186UF

Leveretts Lane

Data Sources

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