Town Pop. 1,393

Living in Eye (Mid Suffolk): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Eye (Mid Suffolk) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Eye (Mid Suffolk) places 2nd of 9 in the IP23 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 22 points above the IP23 district's 20/100. Lifestyle (15), schools (23) and transport (24) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP23 postcode district.

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Eye (Mid Suffolk) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 66 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pine Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Millfield 12 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, EyePrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hartismere SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital18.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,901 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
33
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate49.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired35.3%Student2.8%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.2%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership64.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Mid Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,545
B £1,802
C £2,060
D £2,317
E £2,832
F £3,347
G £3,862
H £4,634
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Diss 3.6 mi
Stowmarket 11.1 mi
Elmswell 11.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £315,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£250k £330k £412k £492k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Brome 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Occold 28 2.3 mi away ⇄
Mellis 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thorndon 28 2.8 mi away ⇄
Heckfield Green 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Scole 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Palgrave 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Diss 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Horham 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wortham 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wickham Skeith 37 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eye (Mid Suffolk) a nice place to live?

Eye (Mid Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eye (Mid Suffolk) is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Eye (Mid Suffolk)?

Eye (Mid Suffolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 132 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eye (Mid Suffolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Eye (Mid Suffolk) is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Eye (Mid Suffolk) in total.

What are house prices like in Eye (Mid Suffolk)?

The current median house price in Eye (Mid Suffolk) is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

Eye (Mid Suffolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Eye (Mid Suffolk)

IP23 40 ⇄

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