The Eye, Palgrave & Occold area in Mid Suffolk is characterised by its rural landscape, featuring open farmland, small woodlands, and quiet country lanes. The market town of Eye, with its historic castle and medieval church, serves as a focal point for the surrounding villages. The area maintains a strong agricultural presence, with mixed farming and livestock rearing common across the region.
Palgrave and Occold are smaller settlements, offering a mix of traditional cottages and newer housing developments. Local amenities include village halls, primary schools, and a handful of pubs, catering to both residents and visitors. The area is well-connected by road, with the A140 providing links to Diss and Ipswich, while retaining a quiet, countryside atmosphere. Walking and cycling routes, such as those along the River Dove, are popular for exploring the surrounding nature.
On average Eye, Palgrave & Occold has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Eye, Palgrave & Occold is £45,100 per year. There are 6 schools in Eye, Palgrave & Occold: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Eye, Palgrave & Occold area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 66 | £418,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £262,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £238,000 |
10 years price trend in Eye, Palgrave & Occold
IP221AN
Crossing Road
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Low Water Lane
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Limes Close
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Lambseth Street
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Yaxley Road
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Brome Avenue
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Tuffs Road
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Bullshall Road
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Mellis Road
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Cherry Tree Close
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Horham Road
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Chapel Lane
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Lowgate Street
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Dove Lane
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Copper Close
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Fen Lane
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Buck Lane
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Roman Road
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Rectory Road
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Crossing Road
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Tacon Close
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Fen View
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Hall Road
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Cranley Green Road
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Bullshall Road
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Bullshall Road
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Castle Hill
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Nick's Lane
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Lower Oakley
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Rectory Road
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Green Lane
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Vicarage Road
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Eye Road
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Eye, Palgrave & Occold
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Bessies Orchard
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Mill Lane
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Eye Road
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Castle Hill
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Old Norwich Road
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Church Hill
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Ling Road
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Buckshorn Lane
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Castleton Way
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Daniel Gardens
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Hoxne Road
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Green Lane
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Buck Lane
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Stuston Lane
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Leys Lane
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Hoxne Road
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Denham Road
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The Street
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Chickering Road
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Low's Lane
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Church Street
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Highfield
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Ash Drive
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Cranley Green Road
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Green Lane
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Talbots Meadow
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New Road
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Eye, Palgrave & Occold
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Syleham Hall Lane
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Hilling Gardens
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Ash Drive
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Soers Close
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Hall Road
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Nick's Lane
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Castleton Way
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Green Lane
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Denham Low Road
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Gassock Drive
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Sycamore Close
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Castleton Way
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Lowgate Street
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Ashton Road
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Old Ipswich Road
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Judas Lane
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Maple Close
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Church Lane
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Evelyn Close
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Reading Green
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The Street
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Syleham Road
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Ling Road
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Low's Lane
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Common Hill
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Victoria Hill
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Castleton Way
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Ash Tree Close
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The Avenue
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Green Lane
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Church Hill
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Chickering Road
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Syleham Road
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Cookley Road
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Church Farm Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.