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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 56 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Eye Population

2,892

Population density

102.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.05(-7%)

Public order

6.57(+26%)

Other theft

6.22(+12%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.88(-49%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.19(-19%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

2,728

94.3%

Other White

2.28%

Irish

0.62%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.45%

Chinese

0.45%

Total population: 2,893

Economics

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

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

4.71%

Total households: 1,296

Property prices in Eye

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Eye area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£356,250	£252,000	£305,000	£440,000	£705,200
Semi-Detached	7	£285,000	£176,000	£210,000	£372,500	£503,500
Terraced	9	£208,000	£101,000	£192,500	£245,000	£416,600

10 years median price trend in Eye

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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