Postcode report
IP18 6PA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About IP18 6PA: area rating, property, schools and local change
IP18 6PA is a postcode in Southwold, East Suffolk, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IP18 6PA, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IP18 6PA are safety and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for IP18 6PA is based on East Suffolk 014 Census 2021. It covers 5,838 residents, 76 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 57, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near IP18 6PA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IP18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £335k from 51 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IP18 6PA can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IP18 6PA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IP18 6PA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about IP18 6PA
Is IP18 6PA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near IP18 6PA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IP18 6PA?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for IP18 6PA?
LocaleIQ matched IP18 6PA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IP18 6PA?
The latest median sold price is £335k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IP18 6PA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.