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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 15.5% 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. The median sale price in Eye is £330,000 (around £277 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £255,500 and £386,250. There are 3 schools in Eye: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
15.5%
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: £330,000
Price per sq ft: £277
Sales (last 12 months): 39
Typical range (middle 50%): £256K – £386K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Eye area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 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
Detached25£380,000£276
Terraced3£256,000£284
Semi-Detached10£230,000£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£375,000£255,000£195,000
2026£380,000£255,000£256,000
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£278£278£254
2026£291£281£284
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mid Suffolk district.

Band A£1,545
Band B£1,802
Band C£2,059
Band D£2,317
Band E£2,832
Band F£3,347
Band G£3,861
Band H£4,634

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Eye ward.

Local councillors

Lucy Elkin

Eye - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

All postcodesin Eye

IP237AJ

Magdalen Street

IP237HS

Eye

IP237PZ

Tudor Court

IP237BH

Castleton Way

IP237FB

Beech Close

IP237PW

The Street

IP237GA

Eye

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

IP237FP

Eye

IP237PR

Church Lane

IP237LD

Ash Tree Close

IP237FZ

Eye

IP237AE

Hayward Close

IP237HQ

Copper Close

IP237HL

Langton Green

IP237BS

Maple Way