Postcode insights

IP18 6UG

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Southwold

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Detailed insights for IP18 6UG

Overview

Postcode IP18 6UG is located in a rural village, within the Southwold ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick is £51,235 per year. The nearest station is Darsham, about 6.3 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,072 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick is £51,235 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP18 6UG.

Flood risk

No risk

Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick near IP18 6UG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Darsham located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
123
Population density
173.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.78(-31%)
Other theft
6.93(+27%)
Theft from the person
4.95(+739%)
Burglary
3.96(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.96(-38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
107
87.7%
Other Asian
4
3.28%
Other White
4
3.28%
Irish
3
2.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.64%
Total population: 122

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
55.17%
No qualifications
14
12.07%
Level 3 (A level)
11
9.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
8.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
6.03%
Total 16+ residents: 116

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
68.18%
Owns with a mortgage
12
18.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
7.58%
Other forms of private rent
2
3.03%
Social rents from council
1
1.52%
Total households: 66

Property prices in Southwold

Median price£439,000
Price per sq ft£393
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£271K – £713K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southwold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£633,500£432
Semi-Detached14£450,000£391
Flats6£303,000£560
Terraced20£262,500£304

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southwold

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southwold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southwold.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southwold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southwold.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Southwold in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP18 6UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP18 6UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 20254, Manor Close, Southwold, IP18 6UQDetachedFreehold£432,000
10 Feb 2025Whimbrels, Manor Close, Southwold, IP18 6UQDetachedFreehold£1,800,000
24 Oct 2025White Cottage, The Street, Southwold, IP18 6UHDetachedFreehold£805,000
06 Oct 2025Tuck Shop, The Street, Southwold, IP18 6UHDetachedFreehold£225,000
14 Nov 2025Lane End, The Street, Southwold, IP18 6UBTerracedFreehold£775,000

Schools

In the IP18 6UG postcode area, located within Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP18 6UG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP18 6UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTuck ShopThe Street, Suffolk, IP18 6UHWalking directions to Tuck Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,482
Band B£1,729
Band C£1,975
Band D£2,222
Band E£2,716
Band F£3,210
Band G£3,704
Band H£4,445

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP18 6UG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Beavan

Southwold - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

Suffolk Coastal - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast SuffolkE07000244
Parliamentary ConstituencySuffolk CoastalE14001530
WardSouthwoldE05012758
ParishWalberswickE04009471
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Yoxford, Wenhaston & WalberswickE02006287
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 016BE01030219
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP18 6UG

Is IP18 6UG (Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick) safe?

The area around IP18 6UG records about 46 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near IP18 6UG?

The median sale price around IP18 6UG in Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick is £439,000 (about £393 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around IP18 6UG?

IP18 6UG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,072 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP18 6UG (Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Suffolk Coastal covering IP18 6UG is Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Beavan (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.