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IP22 1PU

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Gislingham

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Overview

Postcode IP22 1PU is located in a rural village, within the Gislingham area of Mid Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham is £58,367 per year. The median sale price in Gislingham is £370,000 (around £298 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £515,000. The nearest station is Diss, about 3.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,558 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham is £58,367 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP22 1PU.

Flood risk

No risk

Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham near IP22 1PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Diss located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
459
Population density
237.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.85(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.09(-67%)
Other crime
2.09(+7%)
Burglary
1.39(-50%)
Public order
1.39(-73%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
444
96.94%
Other White
6
1.31%
African
3
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.44%
Indian
1
0.22%
Total population: 458

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
30.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
68
17.09%
Level 3 (A level)
64
16.08%
No qualifications
58
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
11.81%
Total 16+ residents: 398

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
102
52.04%
Owns with a mortgage
51
26.02%
Other social rented
17
8.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
8.16%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.08%
Total households: 196

Property prices in Gislingham

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £298
Sales (last 12 months): 45
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £515K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Gislingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £900,000.

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
Detached26£510,000£307
Semi-Detached16£250,000£278
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£505,000£320,000£259,000
2026£445,000£250,000£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£301£298£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.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP22 1PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP22 1PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 2026Meadow View, Long Green, Diss, IP22 1PUDetachedFreehold£515,000
20 Mar 2026Jacquard House, Long Green, Diss, IP22 1PUDetachedFreehold£445,000
07 Nov 20251, Old Forge Close, Diss, IP22 1PUDetachedFreehold£465,000
02 Sept 20254, Old Forge Close, Diss, IP22 1PUDetachedFreehold£650,000
22 Jul 2025Southmore Cottage, Long Green, Diss, IP22 1PUDetachedFreehold£685,000

Schools

In the IP22 1PU postcode area, located within Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP22 1PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWortham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

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Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP22 1PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP22 1PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miWortham Stores and Post OfficeLong Green, Diss, IP22 1PPWalking directions to Wortham Stores and Post Office

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP22 1PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rowland Scott Warboys

Gislingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Adrian Ramsay

Waveney Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

DistrictMid SuffolkE07000203
Parliamentary ConstituencyWaveney ValleyE14001569
WardGislinghamE05012600
ParishWorthamE04009282
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & GislinghamE02006262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Suffolk 002BE01030054
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP22 1PU

Is IP22 1PU (Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham) safe?

The area around IP22 1PU records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near IP22 1PU?

The median sale price around IP22 1PU in Gislingham is £370,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP22 1PU?

There is 1 school close to IP22 1PU, including Wortham Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP22 1PU?

IP22 1PU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,558 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP22 1PU (Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Waveney Valley covering IP22 1PU is Adrian Ramsay (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rowland Scott Warboys (Green Party).