IP18 postcode: what it's like to live there
The IP18 district covers Southwold, Wenhaston. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 2 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£340k
England £300k
Recorded crime
46
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.0 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£38,931
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
74%
of homes
Council tax
£2,337
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
13 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in IP18
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£522k
Semi-detached
£322k
Terraced
£255k
Primary schools in IP18
- Reydon Primary School · IP18 6QB · Good (2024) · Bottom 35% in England
- Southwold Primary School · IP18 6JP · Good or better in every area (2024)
Secondary schools nearby
- Pakefield High School · NR33 7AQ · Good (2023) · Bottom 12% in England
- Beccles High School · NR34 7BQ · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 1% in England
- Alde Valley Academy · IP16 4BG · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 8% in England
- Sir John Leman High School · NR34 9PG · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 50% in England
- East Point Academy · NR33 0UQ · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 39% in England
- Ormiston Denes Academy · NR32 4AH · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 10% in England
Fee-paying schools in IP18
- Saint Felix School · IP18 6SD · Inspected by ISI
GP surgeries in IP18
- Sole Bay H/C · IP18 6GY
Neighbourhoods in IP18
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of IP18 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham | 87% | £340k | Very low | 9 min |
| Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick | 13% | £400k | Very low | 40 min |
Questions
Where is the IP18 postcode?
IP18 covers 2 neighbourhoods in Southwold, Wenhaston, with 295 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in IP18?
The typical home price across IP18's neighbourhoods is £340k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in IP18?
2 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a IP18 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.