Living in Eye
Low Recorded Crime
SafetyA

Excellentsafer than 94% of similar areas

Green SpacesC

Limitedparks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limitedshops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius; the Safety grade ranks recorded police crime and is not yet adjusted for population size. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.

How care costs compare

The estimated average residential care fee in Eye is about £1,418/week, above the UK average of £1,279.

Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.

Care homes (2)
From £1379/wk·Care UK

Nestled in the charming market town of Eye, Hartismere Place is a care home of exceptional quality, recognised as 'outstanding' in its provision of…

RespiteResidentialDementia
From £1457/wk·Greensleeves Care

Nestled in the picturesque market town of Diss, in the charming county of Norfolk, you'll find De Lucy House. This award-winning care home is dedicated to…

RespiteResidentialDementia
What care costs in Eye
Residential (avg)
£1,418/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,418/week
Safety

6 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.

  • Violent crime4
  • Drugs1
  • Public order1
Common questions
How much does a care home in Eye cost?

Care homes in Eye start from around £1,379 per week, with averages of £1,418 for residential, £1,418 for dementia care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

Which care homes in Eye are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

2 of the 2 care homes in and around Eye are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Eye?

Homes in and around Eye offer Respite, Residential, Dementia care. Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Can I get council funding for care in Eye?

If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Mid Suffolk Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.

Who regulates care homes in Eye?

Care homes in Eye are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. The CQC rates each home as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate following regular inspections — you can read each home's latest report on the CQC website.

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