Deeping St James vs Eye (Peterborough)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Deeping St James wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Deeping St James has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Deeping St James edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Deeping St James
£289,259
Eye (Peterborough)
£385,160
Crime Rate
Deeping St James
52.4
Eye (Peterborough)
104.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deeping St James
100.0%
Eye (Peterborough)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Deeping St James
335.7
Eye (Peterborough)
335.7
EPC Rating
Deeping St James
71
Eye (Peterborough)
71
Median Income
Deeping St James
£29,751
Eye (Peterborough)
£29,751
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £289,259, Deeping St James undercuts Eye (peterborough) (£385,160) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Deeping St James is a flat at £154,667, while in Eye (peterborough) it is a terraced at £216,256.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Eye (peterborough) (£217,938 vs £154,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eye (peterborough) prices grew faster — 53% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Deeping St James experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.4 per 1,000 versus 104.8 per 1,000 in Eye (peterborough). The most common crime category in Deeping St James 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 MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Deeping St James, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Eye (peterborough), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Deeping St James School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Deeping St James | Eye (Peterborough) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Deeping St James averages 335.7 Mbps – ahead of Eye (peterborough)'s 335.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Deeping St James and 89.1% in Eye (peterborough). Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Deeping St James and 62.6% in Eye (peterborough).
Deeping St James is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (336 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Deeping St James, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Eye (peterborough). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Deeping St James and £1,212 in Eye (peterborough). 64.5% of homes in Deeping St James have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.5% in Eye (peterborough).
Deeping St James has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,750.7 in Deeping St James and £29,750.7 in Eye (peterborough). The median age is 44.1 in Deeping St James and 44.1 in Eye (peterborough). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Deeping St James and 58.5% in Eye (peterborough). Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Deeping St James versus 64.5% in Eye (peterborough). Deeping St James has a population of 7,255 and Eye (peterborough) has 5,419.
| Indicator | Deeping St James | Eye (Peterborough) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,255 | 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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