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About

Eye ward encompasses a largely rural portion of the central Suffolk landscape, characterised by open farmland, small woodland areas, and scattered villages. The area is centred on the historic market town of Eye, which provides a focal point for the surrounding parishes. The terrain is gently undulating, typical of the region, with fields and country lanes defining much of the scenery.

A notable landmark is the prominent motte of Eye Castle, which rises within the town and offers views over the rooftops. The local economy has traditional ties to agriculture, with the town maintaining a weekly market. The River Dove, a minor tributary, flows near the town, contributing to the area's drainage and pastoral setting.

Area overview

On average Eye has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eye is £57,494 per year. There are 3 schools in Eye: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eye is home to around 2,892 people, with a population density of about 102.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eye Population
2,892
Population density
102.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.54(+6%)
Other theft
5.53(+1%)
Burglary
5.19(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.84(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-24%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,728
94.3%
Other White
66
2.28%
Irish
18
0.62%
Chinese
13
0.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.45%
Total population: 2,893

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
697
28.31%
No qualifications
533
21.65%
Level 3 (A level)
397
16.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
340
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
263
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 2,462

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
589
45.45%
Owns with a mortgage
298
22.99%
Social rents from council
159
12.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
147
11.34%
Other social rented
61
4.71%
Total households: 1,296

Property prices in Eye

Median price£297,450
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £380K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £297,450 (about £286 per square foot) in Eye area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,500 up to £722,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eye over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£355,000£298
Terraced3£256,000£284
Semi-Detached14£252,500£281
Flats1£212,000£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eye

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eye.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£189,500£164,500
2017£333,000£250,000£189,000
2018£362,500£250,000£182,000
2019£398,750£195,000£221,545
2020£406,000£247,500£177,500
2021£320,000£238,000£210,000
2022£400,000£261,250£215,000
2023£402,500£255,000£270,000
2024£385,000£239,500£235,000
2025£370,000£255,000£195,000
2026£367,500£255,000£265,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eye.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eye.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£245£201
2017£271£232£242
2018£255£212£228
2019£237£239£221
2020£260£297£232
2021£266£235£250
2022£290£296£285
2023£334£295£325
2024£315£303£266
2025£279£278£254
2026£324£300£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eye.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eye in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Eye

Is Eye safe?

Eye records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Eye?

The median sale price in Eye is £297,450 (about £286 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Eye?

Eye has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Eye?

Eye scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Eye sits around rank 19,095 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Eye?

The average household income in Eye is around £57,494 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Eye?

Eye is represented by 1 elected councillor: Lucy Elkin (Green Party).

All postcodes in Eye

IP237QT

Green Lane

IP237PY

Dublin Road

IP238AW

Old Norwich Road

IP237EQ

Abbotts Meadow

IP237FJ

Eye

IP237LE

Century Road

IP237NX

Cranley Road

IP237NP

Hoxne Road

IP237PA

Cranley Road

IP237PH

Bulls Hall Road

IP237PD

Old Rectory Gardens

IP237BB

Church Street

IP237HY

Cranley Road

IP237FE

Cunningham Drive

IP237FQ

Eye

IP237BT

Bellands Way

IP237AS

Lowgate Street

IP237DU

Linden Court

IP237AT

Cranley Green Road

IP237QP

Mill Road

IP237BU

Old Brew House Court

IP237DG

Baldwin Way

IP237DP

Yaxley Road

IP237AR

The Rookery

IP237BQ

Daniel Gardens

IP237PF

Benningham Green

IP237HF

Hutton Court

IP237FA

Bothy Close

IP237NT

Cocks Road

IP237DB

Ash Drive

IP237NS

Cock Road

IP237FS

Eye

IP237BN

Haygate

IP237FF

Clyde Way

IP237DW

Orchard Close

IP237PU

Castle Hill

IP237PJ

Eye

IP237PE

Stanway Cottages

IP237AU

Tacon Close

IP237HR

Elizabeth Way

IP237NH

Ludgate Causeway

IP237PT

Eye Road

IP237DD

Castleton Way

IP237HZ

Cranley Road

IP237AP

Castle Hill

IP237AQ

Lambseth Street

IP237DA

Ash Drive

IP237HX

Lowgate Street

IP237PB

Cedars Close

IP237PG

Redlingfield Road

IP237NR

Cock's Road

IP237FN

Eye

IP237AG

Lambseth Street

IP237NU

Town Farm Cottages

IP237AW

Castle Street

IP237FL

Beales Grove

IP237HU

Progress Way

IP237QY

Mill Road

IP237JD

Clint Road

IP237NL

Hoxne Road

IP237FD

Jervis Close

IP237JA

Park Lane

IP237HE

Potash Lane

IP237AF

Broad Street

IP237BA

Dove Lane

IP237BG

Wellington Road

IP237BJ

Castleton Way

IP237NJ

Hoxne Road

IP237DE

Millfield

IP237BE

Wellington Road

IP237LY

Tuffs Road

IP237QU

Mill Road

IP237HP

Elizabeth Way

IP237BF

Langton Grove

IP237LZ

Langton Park

IP237HJ

Victoria Hill

IP237QS

Church Road

IP237BD

Church Street

IP237AB

Cross Street

IP237BY

Oak Crescent

IP237NZ

Cranley Road

IP237BW

Gaye Crescent

IP237PN

Mill Road

IP237QA

Cedars Rise

IP237PP

The Causeway

IP237HW

Brome Avenue

IP237BP

Highfield

IP237PQ

Bulls Hall Road

IP237HG

Yaxley Road

IP237BZ

Ash Drive

IP237AN

Castle Street

IP237QR

The Knoll

IP238AX

Roman Road

IP237PX

Barric Lane

IP237JE

Clint Road

IP237HH

Victoria Hill

IP237AZ

Buckshorn Lane

IP237DR

Braiseworth Road

IP237AJ

Magdalen Street

IP237HS

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.