Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

CASTLETON WAY, IP23 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLETON WAY, IP23 7BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 7BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP23 7BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Castleton Way, 0.7km from Langton Green in Eye (Mid Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Eye ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

For serious buyers, IP23 7BJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP23 7BJ 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 7BJ. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

5 sales · Mean £ 419,500

Terraced

£ 212,000

1 sales · Mean £ 212,000

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

IP23 7BJ has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4

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 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Tilting Sky Gift Shop0.4 km
  • David Dunnett Family Butcher0.5 km
  • The Tudor Bakehouse Ltd0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Ipswich & Norwich Co-op0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eye Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Lee's Cottage Chinese0.3 km
  • Pizza +0.4 km
  • New Happy House0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Queens Head0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cocoa Mama0.4 km
  • Eyes Open CIC T/A The Bank Arts Cent0.5 km
  • Staff Canteen0.3 km
  • Cafeye0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss5.7 km
  • Stowmarket17.7 km
  • Elmswell18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hartismere Hospital0.1 km
  • Hartismere Hospital0.1 km
  • Bellands Way0.2 km
  • Bellands Way0.2 km
  • Town Hall0.3 km