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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Eye area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eye 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£420,000
Semi-Detached8£257,500
Terraced9£195,000

10 years median price trend in Eye

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eye.

All postcodes in Eye

IP237PZ

Tudor Court

IP237BH

Castleton Way

IP237FB

Beech Close

IP237PW

The Street

IP237BL

Castleton Way

IP237AY

Buckshorn Lane

IP237DY

The Appletrees

IP237BX

Victoria Hill

IP237FG

Oak Lawn

IP237PL

The Street

IP237DJ

Magdalen Court

IP237LF

Ashton Road

IP237FH

Nelson Gardens

IP237PS

Church Street

IP237DN

Yaxley Road

IP237PR

Church Lane

IP237LD

Ash Tree Close

IP237AE

Hayward Close

IP237HQ

Copper Close

IP237HL

Langton Green

IP237BS

Maple Way

Data Sources

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