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Eye (Peterborough) vs Peterborough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Peterborough offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Peterborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eye (peterborough) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Eye (Peterborough)

£385,160

Peterborough

£295,680

Crime Rate

Eye (Peterborough)

104.8

Peterborough

104.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Eye (Peterborough)

100.0%

Peterborough

92.3%

Avg Download Speed

Eye (Peterborough)

335.7

Peterborough

470.4

EPC Rating

Eye (Peterborough)

71

Peterborough

72.4

Median Income

Eye (Peterborough)

£29,751

Peterborough

£31,362

The average house price in Peterborough is £295,680, which is 30% less than Eye (peterborough) at £385,160. The most affordable entry point in Eye (peterborough) is a terraced at £216,256, while in Peterborough it is a flat at £124,267.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 75% pricier in Eye (peterborough) (£217,938 vs £124,267).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Eye (peterborough) prices grew faster — 53% vs 33%.

With 104.7 offences per 1,000 people, Peterborough is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Eye (peterborough)'s 104.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eye (peterborough) is violent-crime, while in Peterborough it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Eye (peterborough) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 92.3% in Peterborough. Eye (peterborough) has 1 schools in total, while Peterborough has 65.

Eye (Peterborough) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Peterborough School Inspection Breakdown

92.3% of 65 schools (51 primary, 14 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricEye (Peterborough)Peterborough
Total Schools165
Primary151
Secondary014
% Top two bands100%92.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Peterborough offers faster average downloads at 470.4 Mbps, compared to 335.7 Mbps in Eye (peterborough). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Eye (peterborough) and 98.9% in Peterborough. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Eye (peterborough) and 92.9% in Peterborough.

Peterborough is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (470 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Peterborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Eye (peterborough). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Eye (peterborough) and £1,118 in Peterborough. 64.5% of homes in Eye (peterborough) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70% in Peterborough.

Peterborough has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,361.5 in Peterborough and £29,750.7 in Eye (peterborough). The median age is 44.1 in Eye (peterborough) and 41.6 in Peterborough. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Eye (peterborough) and 61% in Peterborough. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Eye (peterborough) versus 62.2% in Peterborough.

IndicatorEye (Peterborough)Peterborough
Population5,419190,592
Median Age44.141.6
Median Household Income£29,750.7£31,361.5
Employment Rate58.5%61%
Owner Occupied64.5%62.2%
Degree-Level Qualified25.5%29.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Eye (peterborough) and Peterborough?
Eye (peterborough) and Peterborough are approximately 3.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Eye (peterborough) or Peterborough?
Peterborough is cheaper, with an average house price of £295,680.
Is Eye (peterborough) or Peterborough safer?
Peterborough has the lower crime rate at 104.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Eye (peterborough) or Peterborough?
Eye (peterborough) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Eye (peterborough) or Peterborough?
Peterborough has faster average broadband at 470.4 Mbps.

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