Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

MILLFIELD, IP23 7DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLFIELD, IP23 7DE.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP23 7DE spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 22.6% year-on-year.

home £216,772 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP23 7DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Millfield, 0.9km from Langton Green in Eye (Mid Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Eye ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

For families considering a move, IP23 7DE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k, down 22.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP23 7DE are sourced from Output Area E00153162 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP23 7DE. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 165,000

7 sales · Mean £ 177,571

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

10 sales · Mean £ 224,600

Detached

£ 255,000

5 sales · Mean £ 260,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP23 7DE has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Hartismere School

Outstanding1034 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye

Good177 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Queens Head0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cocoa Mama0.7 km
  • Eyes Open CIC T/A The Bank Arts Cent0.8 km
  • Staff Canteen0.5 km
  • Cafeye0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • New Happy House0.9 km
  • Pizza +0.7 km
  • Eye Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Lee's Cottage Chinese0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Tilting Sky Gift Shop0.7 km
  • David Dunnett Family Butcher0.9 km
  • The Tudor Bakehouse Ltd0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Ipswich & Norwich Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss5.5 km
  • Stowmarket17.6 km
  • Elmswell18.1 km

Bus Stops

  • High School0.0 km
  • High School0.1 km
  • Hartismere Hospital0.2 km
  • Hartismere Hospital0.3 km
  • Bellands Way0.5 km