Side-by-side comparison of IP14 Stowmarket and IP18 Southwold covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
IP14 is the more affordable option at £281,250 median vs £433,500 in IP18. IP18 has lower recorded crime (190 vs 2,333 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | IP14 Stowmarket | IP18 Southwold |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £281,250 | £433,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,317 | £2,335 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,333 | 190 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 27.0 | 22.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 72.5 | 93.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 72.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.