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IP18 Area Report

East Suffolk

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£517,658
Median Price
Postcode district (IP18)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (IP18)
3
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in IP18

Rental Yield
6.1
Price Growth
5
Safety
9
Schools
7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.2
Climate Resilience
7

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (IP18)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

15
Crimes/month
39
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 17
2025-05: 11
2025-06: 22
2025-07: 19
2025-08: 14
2025-09: 8
2025-10: 9
2025-11: 7
2025-12: 8
2026-01: 6
2026-02: 20
2026-03: 20
2025-042026-03

↓ 23% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (East Suffolk)

DECILE 6/10 — 50–60% (less deprived)

East Suffolk has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
6
employment
5
education
5
health
5
crime
7
housing
5
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for East Suffolk (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the IP18-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£280,992
East Suffolk average
+0.3%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£409,249
Detached
£267,806
Semi-Detached
£207,688
Terraced
£143,464
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £115,395
01/12/2003: £134,740
01/12/2004: £152,910
01/12/2005: £155,516
01/12/2006: £169,952
01/12/2007: £186,479
01/12/2008: £163,386
01/12/2009: £166,929
01/12/2010: £170,966
01/12/2011: £175,250
01/12/2012: £168,782
01/12/2013: £180,863
01/12/2014: £193,781
01/12/2015: £205,367
01/12/2016: £220,368
01/12/2017: £231,332
01/12/2018: £241,487
01/12/2019: £242,889
01/12/2020: £258,283
01/12/2021: £274,473
01/12/2022: £301,096
01/12/2023: £287,843
01/12/2024: £280,168
01/12/2025: £280,992
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

2
Primary
1
Independent
3
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in IP18 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£575,000
185 sales
Semi-detached
£475,000
80 sales
Terraced
£490,000
152 sales
Flat
£398,000
25 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for East Suffolk. For the headline IP18 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+0.3%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
East Suffolk
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,822/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
3/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
7/10
Resilient
Planning Constraints:
AONB: Suffolk Coast & HeathsHeritage Coast
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (6)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (4)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
12
Grade II
low heritage impact
Multiple listed buildings in the area - heritage considerations may apply.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.3°C
Avg Temperature
706mm
Annual Rainfall
2965h
Sunshine/Year
25.4 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: August
Coldest: January
Wettest: November
Driest: April
Now: 15.3°C, OvercastHumidity: 71%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

45 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.7/5
Average Rating
91%
Rated Good or Very Good
45
Total Establishments
NinedeliRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
SCND COMMERCEDistributors/Transporters
Exempt
Station Road ExpressRetailers - other
Exempt
Voluntary Help Centre Lunch ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Southwold Golf ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Elevation

0m
Very Lowabove sea level

At 0m above sea level, this location is very low-lying and may be vulnerable to coastal flooding and rising sea levels.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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