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The postcode IP18 6BL is located in East Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IP18 6BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IP18 6BL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of IP18 6BL as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to IP18 6BL is North Parade Gardens which is centered 114 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Pier and is 121 m away.
The closest primary school to IP18 6BL (for ages 11 and under) is Southwold Primary School.
The local pub for residents of IP18 6BL is Sole Bay Inn and is 506 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on October 20, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Marks Fish & Chips and is 565 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 17, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 38.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for IP18 6BL is covered by the Suffolk police force association and Great Yarmouth and Waveney is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to IP18 6BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IP18 6BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IP18 6BL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from IP18 6BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 413 m | |
| Reydon Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 23, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| Saint Felix School | Independent school | 2-18 | 1.94 km | |
| Wenhaston Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 8.5 km |
| Brampton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 3, 2021) | 9.08 km |
| The Old School | Independent school | 3-11 | 9.38 km | |
| Middleton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 11.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IP18 6BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2021 | 163 m | |
| Boardwalk Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 24, 2021 | 163 m | |
| Clockhouse Brasserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2019 | 163 m | |
| The Treasure Chest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2009 | 163 m | |
| Amber House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2011 | 272 m | |
| Vertas At Southwold Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 413 m | |
| The Canteen | Awaiting Inspection | 452 m | |
| Southwold Food Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2021 | 455 m | |
| Sweeties @ 1 St James Green | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2017 | 497 m | |
| Sole Bay Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 506 m | |
| Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2021 | 519 m | |
| Blyth Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2019 | 520 m | |
| Voluntary Help Centre Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2021 | 532 m | |
| Slate | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2019 | 556 m | |
| Clancy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2015 | 558 m | |
| Jakery Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 565 m | |
| Marks Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 565 m | |
| Sue Ryder Foundation Southwold | Exempt May 18, 2011 | 590 m | |
| Sutherland House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2019 | 590 m | |
| The Cornish Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 23, 2021 | 590 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IP18 6BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Pier | 121 m | |
| Pier | 147 m | |
| Pier Avenue | 525 m | |
| Pier Avenue | 548 m | |
| North Green | 548 m | |
| Southwold Ferry Landing | 1.92 km | |
| Southwold Ferry Landing | 1.94 km | |
| Walberswick Ferry Landing | 2.02 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IP18 6BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Paddle Boat Pond | 141 m | |
| Town Farm Marshes | 150 m | |
| Reydon Common Marshes | 350 m | |
| Easton Marshes | 383 m | |
| Bridgefoot Marshes | 553 m | |
| Skilman's Hill | 797 m | |
| Bridge Marshes | 820 m | |
| Sole Bay | 899 m | |
| Gun Hill | 976 m | |
| The Three Marshes | 1.01 km | |
| Botany Marshes | 1.23 km | |
| Havenbeach Marshes | 1.49 km | |
| The Denes | 1.56 km | |
| Woodsend Marshes | 1.57 km | |
| Busscreek Marshes | 1.58 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IP18 6BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.8 Mbps | 38.4 Mbps | 54.83 Mbps |
| Upload | 8.6 Mbps | 7.7 Mbps | 11.27 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 23 | 4.8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 42.7 | 8.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for IP18 6BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Suffolk |
| Latitude | 52.33143200 |
| Longitude | 1.68286300 |
| OS Easting | 651018 |
| OS Northing | 0276755 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Suffolk |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Suffolk Coastal |
| County Electorial Division | Kessingland and Southwold ED |
| Electoral Ward | Southwold |
| Local Authority District | East Suffolk |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: New Anglia Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Suffolk |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000244 |
| Travel To Work Area | Lowestoft |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Great Yarmouth and Waveney |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - North |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Norfolk and Waveney Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Norfolk and Waveney CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Southwold BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Southwold BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33028749 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Waveney 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Waveney 014A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |