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About

Gislingham ward encompasses a predominantly rural landscape within Mid Suffolk, characterised by arable farmland and scattered woodland. The settlement pattern is one of a central village surrounded by smaller hamlets and isolated farmsteads. The area's economy has long been connected to agriculture, with land use focused on crop production.

A notable local feature is the historic windmill, a prominent landmark within the parish. The community is served by essential local amenities including a primary school and a village hall, which act as focal points. The ward's road network connects it to the nearby market town of Eye, providing access to broader services and transportation links.

Area overview

On average Gislingham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gislingham is £57,760 per year. There are 3 schools in Gislingham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gislingham is home to around 3,223 people, with a population density of about 64.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gislingham Population
3,223
Population density
64.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.79(-34%)
Public order
5.27(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-32%)
Other theft
3.1(-43%)
Burglary
2.48(-11%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,094
96.03%
Other White
60
1.86%
Irish
14
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.25%
Total population: 3,222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
897
32.67%
Level 3 (A level)
464
16.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
452
16.46%
No qualifications
401
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
293
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 2,746

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
663
49.18%
Owns with a mortgage
415
30.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
129
9.57%
Other social rented
62
4.6%
Social rents from council
37
2.74%
Total households: 1,348

Property prices in Gislingham

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Gislingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £970,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gislingham 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 Gislingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£502,500
Flats1£378,000
Semi-Detached13£325,000
Terraced1£276,000

10 years median price trend in Gislingham

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

All postcodes in Gislingham

IP221QH

Bury Road

IP238EY

Mellis Road

IP238LE

Willow Close

IP238LJ

Wickham Road

IP238FE

Pursehouse Close

IP238HG

Gislingham

IP221QN

Chapel Lane

IP221LJ

The Common

IP238EA

Earlsford Road

IP238LL

Wickham Road

IP238DT

The Common

IP221SJ

Low Road

IP238BF

Chapel Farm Close

IP238LB

Saffron Close

IP221RB

Bury Road

IP238EF

The Common

IP238HH

Gislingham Road

IP238LT

Broadway

IP238DY

Earlsford Road

IP221ST

The Ling

IP238DR

Thrandeston Road

IP238DN

Mellis Common

IP221QA

Mellis Road

IP238LP

The Street

IP238NG

Grange Road

IP221SH

Low Road

IP238HA

Major Lane

IP221RD

Long Green

IP238JT

Mill Street

IP238DZ

Rectory Road

IP238JU

Street Farm Gardens

IP221LR

Finningham Road

IP238JX

Burgate Road

IP221PP

Long Green

IP238JF

Morleys Lane

IP238LY

The Entry

IP238NQ

St Andrews Close

IP221SP

Union Lane

IP221QG

Little Green

IP221QR

Cherry Tree Close

IP238ED

Drury Lane

IP238DS

The Common

IP221PU

Long Green

IP238HE

Clay Street

IP238DJ

Robinsons Close

IP221SS

Rectory Road

IP238HR

Hillcrest

IP238JN

Mellis Road

IP238EX

Chapel Farm Lane

IP238JJ

Rickinghall Road

IP238LD

Crocus Close

IP238HZ

Martins Meadow

IP221QL

Great Green

IP238LU

Rose Lane

IP238LA

Poppy Way

IP238JE

High Street

IP238HL

Columbine Way

IP238ET

Mellis Road

IP238HY

Broadfields Close

IP238JQ

Little Green Close

IP238FG

Dodmans Pightle

IP238DP

Yaxley Road

IP238HU

Mellis Road

IP238BG

Sunnybrook Close

IP238JY

Viking Close

IP238JA

Coldham Lane

IP221SY

Rectory Road

IP221PT

Church Road

IP238LS

Gislingham

IP238EB

The Common

IP238FB

Dove Lane

IP221PY

Mellis Road

IP238NF

Grange Road

IP238EL

Browns Acre

IP238HD

The Street

IP221RF

Magpie Green

IP238JD

High Street

IP221QT

Saxon Meadow

IP238JG

Finningham Road

IP221PX

Bury Road

IP238JZ

Howards Close

IP221GA

Hive Place

IP221QE

Little Green

IP221QB

Mellis Road

IP221PL

Cobbold Close

IP238JB

Coldham Lane

IP238HX

Broadfields Road

IP221RA

Beech Tree Barns

IP221SQ

Low Road

IP238HB

The Street

IP221QJ

Gislingham

IP238HP

Thornham Road

IP221QF

Furzeway

IP238LX

The Green

IP238HS

High Street

IP238LZ

Kitchen Close

IP238NH

Thwaite Road

IP221PZ

Brook Road

IP238JH

Back Street

IP238LH

Water Lane

Data Sources

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