Church Street is in Eye and in Mid Suffolk district. IP23 7BB is located in the Eye electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Street, Eye, IP23 7BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP23 7BA, IP23 7AF, IP23 7DU, IP23 7AB, IP23 7AZ, IP23 7AG, IP23 7BG, IP23 7AD, IP23 7AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP23 7BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 37.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 36.6% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 16.1% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 8.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 40.4% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 36.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 16.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 24.9% | 7.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 9.8% | -11.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 26.7% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 91% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 90.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.0% higher than the Eye average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Street has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Eye and the 33rd highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3A Church Street, Eye, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-08-08 | £172,279 |
| 3B Church Street, Eye, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2021-06-29 | £232,008 |
| 3A Church Street, Eye, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2016-06-20 | £233,168 |
| 1 Church Street, Eye, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-02-11 | £293,997 |
| 3A Church Street, Eye, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2015-10-09 | £187,471 |
IP23 7BB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye Church Street , IP23 7BD | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Occold Primary School The Street , Occold IP23 7PL | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellis Church of England Primary School Yaxley Road , Mellis IP23 8DP | 3out of 4 | 4,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorndon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Thorndon IP23 7JR | 2out of 4 | 4,614 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Primary School Heckfield Green , Hoxne IP21 5AD | 3out of 4 | 5,249 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartismere School Castleton Way , IP23 7BL | 4out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafeye | 14 Broad Street, EYE | 79 yd | |
| Lee's Cottage | 7 Lambseth Street, EYE | 125 yd | |
| Eyes Open CIC T/A The Bank Arts Cent | 2 Castle Street, EYE | 178 yd | |
| Staff Canteen | 1 Stop Halal Staff Canteen Vion, Magdalen Street | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head | Queens Head, 7 Cross Street | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye Fish & Chips | 6 Lambseth Street, EYE | 125 yd | |
| Pizza + | Pizza House, 2 Magdalen Street | 181 yd | |
| New Happy House | 19 Castle Street, EYE | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich & Norwich Co-op | East of England Co-operative Society The House, 6 Broad Street | 77 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Town Moor Magdalen Street | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Hartismere Sports Centre CASTLETON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.