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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£392,500
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£259K – £543K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 (about £294 per square foot) in Gislingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gislingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£485,000£312
Semi-Detached13£270,000£277
Terraced3£242,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gislingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gislingham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£440,000£183,500£158,725
2017£429,000£220,000£152,750
2018£435,000£275,000£189,150
2019£437,500£265,000£158,000
2020£385,000£193,000£185,000
2021£497,500£290,000£220,000
2022£557,500£310,000£270,000
2023£610,000£335,000£220,000
2024£487,500£345,000£365,000
2025£502,500£320,000£259,000
2026£415,000£330,000£236,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gislingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gislingham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£310£257
2017£257£222£254
2018£248£286£228
2019£286£239£257
2020£285£225£241
2021£296£278£230
2022£314£282£408
2023£315£317£325
2024£342£276£263
2025£315£274£281
2026£309£402£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gislingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gislingham in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.