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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 47 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
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
25.44(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(-8%)
Public order
4.65(-11%)
Other theft
3.72(-33%)
Burglary
2.79(0%)
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 33 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Gislingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £780,000.

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
Detached21£500,000
Flats1£378,000
Semi-Detached10£330,000
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

IP221QB

Mellis Road

IP221SR

Low Water Lane

IP238EN

Grays Close

IP238ET

Mellis Road

IP238HB

The Street

IP238LH

Water Lane

IP221QG

Little Green

IP238DT

The Common

IP238JY

Viking Close

IP238EF

The Common

IP238NA

Church Lane

IP238DR

Thrandeston Road

IP238EA

Earlsford Road

IP238BF

Chapel Farm Close

IP238JQ

Little Green Close

IP238EE

The Common

IP238LA

Poppy Way

IP221QA

Mellis Road

IP221QH

Bury Road

IP221QJ

Gislingham

IP238HF

Gull Lane

IP221QR

Cherry Tree Close

IP238HN

Pear Close

IP238LX

The Green

IP238JL

Finningham Road

IP221PW

Long Green

IP221QF

Furzeway

IP221QL

Great Green

IP221SJ

Low Road

IP238FB

Dove Lane

IP238JR

Mill Street

IP238LU

Rose Lane

IP221SS

Rectory Road

IP238FG

Dodmans Pightle

IP238GH

Langwoods

IP238HS

High Street

IP221RF

Magpie Green

IP221SL

Rectory Road

Data Sources

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