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Deeping St James vs Eye (Peterborough)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricDeeping St JamesEye (Peterborough)
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorDeeping St JamesEye (Peterborough)
Population7,2555,419
Median Age44.144.1
Median Household Income£29,750.7£29,750.7
Employment Rate58.5%58.5%
Owner Occupied64.5%64.5%
Degree-Level Qualified25.5%25.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Deeping St James and Eye (peterborough)?
Deeping St James and Eye (peterborough) are approximately 6.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Deeping St James or Eye (peterborough)?
Deeping St James is cheaper, with an average house price of £289,259.
Is Deeping St James or Eye (peterborough) safer?
Deeping St James has the lower crime rate at 52.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Deeping St James or Eye (peterborough)?
Deeping St James has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Deeping St James or Eye (peterborough)?
Deeping St James has faster average broadband at 335.7 Mbps.

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