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Eye (Peterborough) vs Pinchbeck

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Pinchbeck is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Pinchbeck has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eye (peterborough) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Eye (Peterborough)

£385,160

Pinchbeck

£280,390

Crime Rate

Eye (Peterborough)

104.8

Pinchbeck

59.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Eye (Peterborough)

100.0%

Pinchbeck

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Eye (Peterborough)

335.7

Pinchbeck

392

EPC Rating

Eye (Peterborough)

71

Pinchbeck

70.4

Median Income

Eye (Peterborough)

£29,751

Pinchbeck

£29,872

At £280,390, Pinchbeck undercuts Eye (peterborough) (£385,160) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Eye (peterborough) is a terraced at £216,256, while in Pinchbeck it is a flat at £125,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 74% pricier in Eye (peterborough) (£217,938 vs £125,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Eye (peterborough) prices grew faster — 53% vs 8%.

Pinchbeck has a crime rate of 59.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75% lower than Eye (peterborough) at 104.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eye (peterborough) is violent-crime, while in Pinchbeck 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 Pinchbeck, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Eye (Peterborough) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Pinchbeck School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricEye (Peterborough)Pinchbeck
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Pinchbeck averages 392.0 Mbps – ahead of Eye (peterborough)'s 335.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Eye (peterborough) and 91.6% in Pinchbeck. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Eye (peterborough) and 75% in Pinchbeck.

Pinchbeck is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (392 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Eye (peterborough) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Pinchbeck averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Eye (peterborough) and £1,282 in Pinchbeck. 64.5% of homes in Eye (peterborough) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Pinchbeck.

Eye (peterborough) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,872 in Pinchbeck and £29,750.7 in Eye (peterborough). The median age is 44.1 in Eye (peterborough) and 46.6 in Pinchbeck. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Eye (peterborough) versus 68.9% in Pinchbeck. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Eye (peterborough) and 57.5% in Pinchbeck.

IndicatorEye (Peterborough)Pinchbeck
Population5,4194,275
Median Age44.146.6
Median Household Income£29,750.7£29,872
Employment Rate58.5%57.5%
Owner Occupied64.5%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified25.5%25.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Eye (peterborough) and Pinchbeck?
Eye (peterborough) and Pinchbeck are approximately 13.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Eye (peterborough) or Pinchbeck?
Pinchbeck is cheaper, with an average house price of £280,390.
Is Eye (peterborough) or Pinchbeck safer?
Pinchbeck has the lower crime rate at 59.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Eye (peterborough) or Pinchbeck?
Eye (peterborough) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Eye (peterborough) or Pinchbeck?
Pinchbeck has faster average broadband at 392.0 Mbps.

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