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Eye, Palgrave & Occold

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About

The Eye, Palgrave & Occold area encompasses a cluster of settlements within the undulating farmland of Mid Suffolk. The market town of Eye, with its prominent church and historic castle mound, forms a focal point. The surrounding landscape is characterised by arable fields, hedgerows, and small areas of woodland, with the River Dove flowing to the south. Palgrave and Occold are smaller, linear villages, their development historically linked to agriculture and the former railway line.

The area is defined by quiet rural lanes and dispersed farmsteads. A notable local feature is the series of restored windmills, including one at Occold, which punctuate the skyline. The disused railway path now serves as a recreational route for walking and cycling, connecting the communities. Economic activity remains strongly tied to the land, with a mix of traditional farming and newer horticultural enterprises operating across the parishes.

Area overview

On average Eye, Palgrave & Occold has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eye, Palgrave & Occold is £57,494 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). Eye, Palgrave & Occold is home to around 7,956 people, with a population density of about 69.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eye, Palgrave & Occold Population
7,956
Population density
69.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.59(-51%)
Other theft
3.27(-40%)
Burglary
3.02(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.51(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.39(-62%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,556
94.95%
Other White
153
1.92%
Irish
42
0.53%
Chinese
29
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.34%
Total population: 7,958

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,089
30.59%
No qualifications
1,309
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,153
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
988
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
683
10%
Total 16+ residents: 6,829

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,711
49.77%
Owns with a mortgage
883
25.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
331
9.63%
Social rents from council
291
8.46%
Other social rented
103
3%
Total households: 3,438

Property prices in Eye, Palgrave & Occold

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Eye, Palgrave & Occold area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,125,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eye, Palgrave & Occold in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eye, Palgrave & Occold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached64£450,000
Semi-Detached18£288,500
Terraced15£208,000

10 years median price trend in Eye, Palgrave & Occold

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eye, Palgrave & Occold.

All postcodes in Eye, Palgrave & Occold

IP237HN

Airfield Industrial Estate

IP215RD

Castle Crescent

IP237HF

Hutton Court

IP237AG

Lambseth Street

IP214BN

Great Green

IP237PW

The Street

IP215ED

Redlingfield Road

IP215BZ

Syleham Road

IP215EE

Manor Park

IP238AZ

The Crossroads

IP237QU

Mill Road

IP215BS

Depper Dip Lane

IP237PD

Old Rectory Gardens

IP214AZ

Talbots Meadow

IP237FA

Bothy Close

IP238DB

Mellis Road

IP237BS

Maple Way

IP237LW

Pond Farm

IP221AZ

Old Bury Road

IP238BL

Eye Road

IP237PZ

Tudor Court

IP237QA

Cedars Rise

IP221AJ

Priory Road

IP221BJ

Barbauld Close

IP214LQ

Old Water Mill

IP238AH

Rectory Road

IP237FS

Eye

IP215AP

Eye Road

IP237NP

Hoxne Road

IP221BF

Denmark Court

IP237PH

Bulls Hall Road

IP214BS

Norwich Road

IP237PR

Church Lane

IP237DE

Millfield

IP214BZ

Marsh Bungalows

IP215QX

Hall Road

IP237DB

Ash Drive

IP237BE

Wellington Road

IP237QY

Mill Road

IP215AE

Wittons Lane

IP237FG

Oak Lawn

IP221BD

Great Green Road

IP237JH

Stanwell Green

IP237PU

Castle Hill

IP214BJ

Abbey Close

IP214LZ

Stradbroke Road

IP238FD

The Crossroads

IP215BB

Nuttery Vale

IP237HX

Lowgate Street

IP237BG

Wellington Road

IP237FB

Beech Close

IP237JF

Clint Road

IP237HY

Cranley Road

IP221SW

Union Lane

IP237HJ

Victoria Hill

IP214AY

The Avenue

IP237PY

Dublin Road

IP237LE

Century Road

IP237FD

Jervis Close

IP237PS

Church Street

IP237DY

The Appletrees

IP237NS

Cock Road

IP221AE

Lows Lane

IP215RF

Syleham Road

IP215RH

Earsham Street

IP237PJ

Eye

IP214LT

Wingfield Road

IP214LL

The Grove

IP214LY

Hoxne Road

IP215AX

Green Street

IP215DR

Denham Corner

IP237AY

Buckshorn Lane

IP215DN

Hoxne Road

IP215BG

Denham Road

IP237QS

Church Road

IP214AJ

Bury Road

IP215EA

Hall Lane

IP238AR

Norwich Road

IP237BB

Church Street

IP221TQ

Limes Close

IP221AN

The Green

IP237HZ

Cranley Road

IP237NZ

Cranley Road

IP221AD

Millway Lane

IP237FN

Eye

IP215DT

Horham Road

IP237PL

The Street

IP238BW

Oaksmere Business Park

IP221SN

Millway Lane

IP238BP

Old Ipswich Road

IP238AG

Bromelands

IP237QR

The Knoll

IP237PQ

Bulls Hall Road

IP237FH

Nelson Gardens

IP214LS

Green Lane

IP214LU

Wingfield Road

IP238DE

Thornham Road

IP237AT

Cranley Green Road

IP238AJ

Rectory Road

IP237NH

Ludgate Causeway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.