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Eye (Peterborough) vs Market Deeping

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Market Deeping wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Market Deeping has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eye (peterborough) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Eye (Peterborough)

£385,160

Market Deeping

£311,631

Crime Rate

Eye (Peterborough)

104.8

Market Deeping

52.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Eye (Peterborough)

100.0%

Market Deeping

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Eye (Peterborough)

335.7

Market Deeping

335.7

EPC Rating

Eye (Peterborough)

71

Market Deeping

71

Median Income

Eye (Peterborough)

£29,751

Market Deeping

£29,751

At £311,631, Market Deeping undercuts Eye (peterborough) (£385,160) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Eye (peterborough) is a terraced at £216,256, while in Market Deeping it is a terraced at £201,833.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Eye (peterborough) (£450,671 vs £358,868).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Eye (peterborough) prices grew faster — 53% vs -20%.

Residents of Market Deeping experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.6 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 Market Deeping it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 1 schools in Eye (peterborough), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Market Deeping, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Eye (Peterborough) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Market Deeping School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricEye (Peterborough)Market Deeping
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Eye (peterborough) averages 335.7 Mbps – ahead of Market Deeping's 335.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Eye (peterborough) and 89.1% in Market Deeping. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Eye (peterborough) and 62.6% in Market Deeping.

Eye (peterborough) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (336 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Eye (peterborough), scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Market Deeping. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Eye (peterborough) and £1,212 in Market Deeping. 64.5% of homes in Eye (peterborough) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.5% in Market Deeping.

Eye (peterborough) 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 Eye (peterborough) and £29,750.7 in Market Deeping. The median age is 44.1 in Eye (peterborough) and 44.1 in Market Deeping. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Eye (peterborough) and 58.5% in Market Deeping. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Eye (peterborough) versus 64.5% in Market Deeping. Eye (peterborough) has a population of 5,419 and Market Deeping has 6,238.

IndicatorEye (Peterborough)Market Deeping
Population5,4196,238
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 Eye (peterborough) and Market Deeping?
Eye (peterborough) and Market Deeping are approximately 7.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Eye (peterborough) or Market Deeping?
Market Deeping is cheaper, with an average house price of £311,631.
Is Eye (peterborough) or Market Deeping safer?
Market Deeping has the lower crime rate at 52.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Eye (peterborough) or Market Deeping?
Eye (peterborough) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Eye (peterborough) or Market Deeping?
Eye (peterborough) has faster average broadband at 335.7 Mbps.

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