IP18 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the IP18 postcode district in East Suffolk. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
East Suffolk · 2026-05 (UK HPI)
Median £620,000
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about IP18
The average home across East Suffolk is worth about £279,914 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and the median of the 3 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside IP18 is £620,000, and prices have risen 2.1% over the last year.
Of 102 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in IP18, band C is the most common, and 33.3% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 90 crimes around the centre of IP18 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (26).
There are 1 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of IP18 in East Suffolk, including Southwold Primary School.
The district covers the Southwold, Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton ward areas.
Sample of 102 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in IP18, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +2.1% over the last year in East Suffolk.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.
Primary
- Southwold Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
- Reydon Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
Secondary
- Saint Felix SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
Southwold · Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton
Common questions about IP18
What is the average house price in IP18?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in East Suffolk at £279,914 as of 2026-05. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the IP18 district have a median price of £620,000.
How much does each property type cost in IP18?
Detached £407,994, semi-detached £267,390, terraced £206,627, flats £141,466, based on the UK House Price Index for East Suffolk.
Is IP18 a safe area?
Police recorded 90 crimes near the centre of IP18 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 26 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in IP18 usually have?
Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 102 certificates from IP18, with 33.3% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near IP18?
1 schools within a mile of the IP18 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Saint Felix School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this IP18 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.