Postcode IP18 6BG is located in a rural town, within the Southwold ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham is £50,779 per year. The nearest station is Brampton (Suffolk), about 7.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Edmund's Green.
Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,043 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham is £50,779 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP18 6BG.
Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham near IP18 6BG has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brampton (Suffolk) located about 7.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Edmund's Green | Small | Walking directions to St Edmund's Green |
| 0.2 mi | Tibby's Green | Small | Walking directions to Tibby's Green |
| 0.3 mi | Bartholomew Green | Small | Walking directions to Bartholomew Green |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £439,000 (about £393 per square foot) in Southwold area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £633,500 | £432 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £450,000 | £391 |
| Flats | 6 | £303,000 | £560 |
| Terraced | 20 | £262,500 | £304 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £410,000 | £385,000 | £260,000 | £340,500 |
| 2017 | £365,500 | £285,000 | £455,000 | £312,000 |
| 2018 | £405,000 | £305,000 | £365,000 | £380,750 |
| 2019 | £487,000 | £270,000 | £417,350 | £460,000 |
| 2020 | £475,000 | £380,000 | £515,000 | £545,000 |
| 2021 | £645,000 | £355,250 | £535,000 | £480,000 |
| 2022 | £590,000 | £515,000 | £470,000 | £482,500 |
| 2023 | £565,000 | £357,500 | £741,250 | £635,000 |
| 2024 | £540,000 | — | £550,000 | £416,000 |
| 2025 | £650,000 | £432,500 | £500,000 | £349,050 |
| 2026 | £582,500 | £260,500 | £425,000 | £213,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £335 | £548 | £207 | £335 |
| 2017 | £338 | £530 | £401 | £391 |
| 2018 | £363 | £497 | £392 | £367 |
| 2019 | £382 | £431 | £355 | £458 |
| 2020 | £416 | £543 | £418 | £472 |
| 2021 | £466 | £641 | £547 | £488 |
| 2022 | £495 | £722 | £418 | £437 |
| 2023 | £460 | £600 | £365 | £611 |
| 2024 | £423 | — | £520 | £523 |
| 2025 | £431 | £665 | £393 | £345 |
| 2026 | £416 | £522 | £376 | £226 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP18 6BG.
In the IP18 6BG postcode area, located within Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP18 6BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Lowestoft Road, East Suffolk, IP18 6PT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Market Place, Southwold, IP18 6EE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Queen Street, Southwold, IP18 6EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP18 6BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Beavan
Southwold - Elected 4 May 2023
Jenny Riddell-Carpenter
Suffolk Coastal - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP18 6BG records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around IP18 6BG in Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham is £439,000 (about £393 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to IP18 6BG, including Southwold Primary School (Requires improvement), Reydon Primary School (Good) and Saint Felix School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
IP18 6BG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,043 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Suffolk Coastal covering IP18 6BG is Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Beavan (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.