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Eye (Peterborough) vs March

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, March wins on house prices with a 61% gap. March has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eye (peterborough) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Eye (Peterborough)

£385,160

March

£238,846

Crime Rate

Eye (Peterborough)

104.8

March

75.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Eye (Peterborough)

100.0%

March

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Eye (Peterborough)

335.7

March

383.8

EPC Rating

Eye (Peterborough)

71

March

72.8

Median Income

Eye (Peterborough)

£29,751

March

£32,563

Property in Eye (peterborough) commands an average of £385,160, compared with £238,846 in March – a difference of 61%. The most affordable entry point in Eye (peterborough) is a terraced at £216,256, while in March it is a flat at £116,769.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 87% pricier in Eye (peterborough) (£217,938 vs £116,769).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Eye (peterborough) prices grew faster — 53% vs 32%.

Residents of March experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.8 per 1,000 versus 104.8 per 1,000 in Eye (peterborough). The most common crime category in Eye (peterborough) is violent-crime, while in March it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Eye (peterborough), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in March. There are 1 schools in Eye (peterborough) and 5 in March.

Eye (Peterborough) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

March School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricEye (Peterborough)March
Total Schools15
Primary14
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 383.8 Mbps in March and 335.7 Mbps in Eye (peterborough). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Eye (peterborough) and 90.8% in March. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Eye (peterborough) and 73.7% in March.

March is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (384 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

March leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Eye (peterborough) averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Eye (peterborough) and £1,140 in March. 64.5% of homes in Eye (peterborough) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.9% in March.

March has more energy-efficient housing — 68.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,563 in March and £29,750.7 in Eye (peterborough). The median age is 44.1 in Eye (peterborough) and 45 in March. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Eye (peterborough) versus 67.9% in March. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Eye (peterborough) and 58.5% in March.

IndicatorEye (Peterborough)March
Population5,41921,042
Median Age44.145
Median Household Income£29,750.7£32,563
Employment Rate58.5%58.5%
Owner Occupied64.5%67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified25.5%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Eye (peterborough) and March?
Eye (peterborough) and March are approximately 12.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Eye (peterborough) or March?
March is cheaper, with an average house price of £238,846.
Is Eye (peterborough) or March safer?
March has the lower crime rate at 75.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Eye (peterborough) or March?
Eye (peterborough) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Eye (peterborough) or March?
March has faster average broadband at 383.8 Mbps.

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