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Eye, Palgrave & Occold

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Eye, Palgrave & Occold has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Eye, Palgrave & Occold area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £841,000.

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
Detached70£421,000
Flats1£60,000
Semi-Detached22£287,500
Terraced16£230,000

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

IP214AS

Low Street

IP215BD

Cross Street

IP215BE

Church Close

IP215EE

Worlingworth Road

IP221FB

Crossing Road

IP237HS

Eye, Palgrave & Occold

IP237AZ

Buckshorn Lane

IP237BG

Wellington Road

IP237FD

Eye, Palgrave & Occold

IP237FL

Eye, Palgrave & Occold

IP237NN

Eye Road

IP238AL

Rectory Road

IP237HE

Potash Lane

IP215AS

Church Hill

IP215EB

Hall Lane

IP221FJ

Draycott Rise

IP237BW

Gaye Crescent

IP237BZ

Ash Drive

IP237FG

Eye, Palgrave & Occold

IP237HD

Yaxley Road

IP237LF

Ashton Road

IP238BU

Church Lane

IP238DX

Leys Lane

IP215QT

Fressingfield Road

IP237BE

Wellington Road

IP237DR

Buckshorn Lane

IP237DW

Hayward Close

IP237JF

Castle Hill

IP238AF

The Street

IP238BZ

Old Ipswich Road

IP215AH

Cross Street

IP237BJ

Castleton Way

IP237PR

Church Lane

IP238AX

Roman Road

IP214AN

Lower Oakley

IP215AD

Denham Low Road

IP215AP

Abbey Hill

IP221AS

Priory Close

IP237HY

Cranley Green Road

IP237JJ

Deadman's Lane

IP237LZ

Eye, Palgrave & Occold

IP237NR

Cock's Road

IP237PA

Cranley Green Road

IP238BA

Eye, Palgrave & Occold

IP214BX

Mellis Road

IP214BY

Eye, Palgrave & Occold

IP214LR

Chickering Road

IP215AB

Chickering Road

IP215AN

Abbey Hill

IP215RB

Church Road

IP237AF

Broad Street

IP237DE

Castleton Way

IP237DJ

Eye, Palgrave & Occold

IP237HF

Eye, Palgrave & Occold

IP237JT

The Street

IP237PN

Mill Road

IP237PT

Church Lane

IP238DA

Mellis Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.