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Eye (Peterborough) vs Ramsey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ramsey wins on house prices with a 35% gap. Ramsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eye (peterborough) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Eye (Peterborough)

£385,160

Ramsey

£286,314

Crime Rate

Eye (Peterborough)

104.8

Ramsey

57.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Eye (Peterborough)

100.0%

Ramsey

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Eye (Peterborough)

335.7

Ramsey

420.6

EPC Rating

Eye (Peterborough)

71

Ramsey

72.8

Median Income

Eye (Peterborough)

£29,751

Ramsey

£32,563

Property in Eye (peterborough) commands an average of £385,160, compared with £286,314 in Ramsey – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Eye (peterborough) is a terraced at £216,256, while in Ramsey it is a flat at £114,722.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 90% pricier in Eye (peterborough) (£217,938 vs £114,722).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Eye (peterborough) prices grew faster — 53% vs 36%.

Residents of Ramsey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.1 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 Ramsey 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 100% in Ramsey. There are 1 schools in Eye (peterborough) and 3 in Ramsey.

Eye (Peterborough) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ramsey School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricEye (Peterborough)Ramsey
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 420.6 Mbps in Ramsey and 335.7 Mbps in Eye (peterborough). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Eye (peterborough) and 95.6% in Ramsey. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Eye (peterborough) and 81.8% in Ramsey.

Ramsey is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (421 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ramsey, scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Eye (peterborough). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Eye (peterborough) and £1,140 in Ramsey. 64.5% of homes in Eye (peterborough) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.9% in Ramsey.

Ramsey 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 Ramsey and £29,750.7 in Eye (peterborough). The median age is 44.1 in Eye (peterborough) and 45 in Ramsey. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Eye (peterborough) and 58.5% in Ramsey. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Eye (peterborough) versus 67.9% in Ramsey. Eye (peterborough) has a population of 5,419 and Ramsey has 5,727.

IndicatorEye (Peterborough)Ramsey
Population5,4195,727
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 Ramsey?
Eye (peterborough) and Ramsey are approximately 11.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Eye (peterborough) or Ramsey?
Ramsey is cheaper, with an average house price of £286,314.
Is Eye (peterborough) or Ramsey safer?
Ramsey has the lower crime rate at 57.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Eye (peterborough) or Ramsey?
Eye (peterborough) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Eye (peterborough) or Ramsey?
Ramsey has faster average broadband at 420.6 Mbps.

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