IP23 7AP is a safe, established residential area on Castle Hill, 1.0km from Langton Green in Eye (Mid Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Eye ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, down 13.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP23 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00153157 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE HILL, IP23 7AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE HILL, IP23 7AP.
270
44
£ 45,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP23 7AP's 53% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 13.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP23 7AP. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,000
7 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP23 7AP has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye
Hartismere School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Tilting Sky Gift Shop0.2 km
- David Dunnett Family Butcher0.1 km
- The Tudor Bakehouse Ltd0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Ipswich & Norwich Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Eye Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Lee's Cottage Chinese0.3 km
- Pizza +0.3 km
- New Happy House0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Queens Head0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cocoa Mama0.2 km
- Eyes Open CIC T/A The Bank Arts Cent0.2 km
- Staff Canteen0.4 km
- Cafeye0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Diss6.2 km
- Stowmarket17.6 km
- Elmswell18.6 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.2 km
- Primary School0.2 km
- Town Hall0.3 km
- Town Hall0.3 km
- Vion Food0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP237AP · Data under Open Government Licence