Side-by-side comparison of IP17 Saxmundham and IP18 Southwold covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
IP17 is the more affordable option at £339,000 median vs £433,500 in IP18. IP18 has lower recorded crime (190 vs 611 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | IP17 Saxmundham | IP18 Southwold |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £339,000 | £433,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,335 | £2,335 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 611 | 190 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 14.6 | 22.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 59.0 | 93.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 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.