Welcome to Southwold
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Southwold is a seaside town and civil parish on the English North Sea coast in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk. It lies at the mouth of the River Blyth within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is about 11 miles (18 km) south of Lowestoft, 29 miles (47 km) north-east of Ipswich and 97 miles (156 km) north-east of London, within the parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. The "All Usual Residents" 2011 Census figure gives a total of 1,098 persons for the town. The 2012 Housing Report by the Southwold and Reydon Society concluded that 49 per cent of the dwellings are used as second homes or let to holiday-makers.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
294 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
950 (2021) |
Density |
323 people/km2 |
Mean age |
60.1 |
Ward |
Southwold |
District |
Waveney |
Postcodes |
IP18 |
ONS ID |
E04009529 |
Council
Contact details for Southwold Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Southwold Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Southwold Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Southwold Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Southwold Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Southwold Parish.
Local News
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Huge diversion route while A12 near Southwold closed
Published: 9th Apr 2024
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Councillor slams 'mindless stupidity' of Southwold vandals
Published: 2nd Jan 2024
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£49m work to boost Suffolk drinking water quality begins
Published: 12th Jun 2023