Fairfield Road is in Reydon, Southwold and in Waveney district. IP18 6QR is located in the Southwold electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairfield Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP18 6QQ, IP18 6RZ, IP18 6QW, IP18 6QH, IP18 6QP, IP18 6QX, IP18 6QS, IP18 6QG, IP18 6QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP18 6QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 53.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP18 6QR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.3% | 19.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 53.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 11.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 40.9% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 41.5% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 15.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 7.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 34.1% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 91.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 91.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Road was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Halesworth & Blything average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fairfield Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Halesworth & Blything and the 320th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robins Way Fairfield Road, Southwold, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-03-26 | £479,227 |
| 1 Fairway Rise Fairfield Road, Southwold, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-12-03 | £477,341 |
| White Haven Fairfield Road, Southwold, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2020-10-08 | £587,677 |
| 3 Fairway Rise Fairfield Road, Southwold, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-05-12 | £478,887 |
| Braeside Fairfield Road, Southwold, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2019-08-09 | £548,640 |
IP18 6QR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP18 6QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP18 6QR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reydon Primary School Jermyns Road , Reydon IP18 6QB | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwold Primary School Cumberland Road , IP18 6JP | 2out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Felix School Halesworth Road , Reydon IP18 6SD | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Help Centre Lunch Club | Stella Peskett Millenium Hall, Mights Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sole Bay Bowls Club | 50 Halesworth Road, Reydon | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold And Reydon Chinese | 22 Fountain Way, Reydon | 355 yd | |
| Shelby's | Unit 4, Exchange House | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Bay Bowls Club HALESWORTH ROAD | indoor bowls | 703 yd |
| Reydon Playing Fields WANGFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.