Crowland vs Eye (Peterborough)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crowland offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Crowland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowland
£276,379
Eye (Peterborough)
£385,160
Crime Rate
Crowland
60.0
Eye (Peterborough)
104.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowland
100.0%
Eye (Peterborough)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowland
335.7
Eye (Peterborough)
335.7
EPC Rating
Crowland
71
Eye (Peterborough)
71
Median Income
Crowland
£29,751
Eye (Peterborough)
£29,751
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Crowland more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £276,379 versus £385,160 in Eye (peterborough). The most affordable entry point in Crowland is a terraced at £183,250, while in Eye (peterborough) it is a terraced at £216,256.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Eye (peterborough) (£450,671 vs £347,398).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eye (peterborough) prices grew faster — 53% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 60 offences per 1,000 people, Crowland is the safer of the two – 75% lower than Eye (peterborough)'s 104.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crowland is violent-crime, while in Eye (peterborough) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Crowland: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Eye (peterborough).
Crowland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eye (Peterborough) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowland | Eye (Peterborough) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crowland enjoy 335.7 Mbps on average, while Eye (peterborough) lags behind at 335.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Crowland and 89.1% in Eye (peterborough). Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Crowland and 62.6% in Eye (peterborough).
Crowland is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (336 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Crowland is band C (score 71), ahead of Eye (peterborough)'s band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Crowland and £1,212 in Eye (peterborough). 64.5% of homes in Crowland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.5% in Eye (peterborough).
Crowland has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Crowland has a population of 4,619 while Eye (peterborough) has 5,419. Median household income is £29,750.7 in Crowland and £29,750.7 in Eye (peterborough). The median age is 44.1 in Crowland and 44.1 in Eye (peterborough). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Crowland and 58.5% in Eye (peterborough).
| Indicator | Crowland | Eye (Peterborough) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,619 | 5,419 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £29,750.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 25.5% |
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