Eye (Peterborough) vs Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) is about 33% cheaper on average. Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eye (peterborough) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Eye (Peterborough)

£385,160

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Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

£289,328

Crime Rate

Eye (Peterborough)

104.8

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Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

65.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Eye (Peterborough)

100.0%

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Eye (Peterborough)

335.7

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Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

407.6

EPC Rating

Eye (Peterborough)

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Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

72.6

Median Income

Eye (Peterborough)

£29,751

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Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

£31,545

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in East of England

Buyers will find Yaxley (huntingdonshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £289,328 versus £385,160 in Eye (peterborough). The most affordable entry point in Eye (peterborough) is a terraced at £216,256, while in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) it is a flat at £140,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Eye (peterborough) (£217,938 vs £140,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Eye (peterborough) prices grew faster — 53% vs 39%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in East of England

Crime is lower in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) (65.1 per 1,000) compared to Eye (peterborough) (104.8 per 1,000), a 61% difference. The most common crime category in Eye (peterborough) is violent-crime, while in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

Best for schools in East of England

School quality favours Eye (peterborough): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).

Eye (Peterborough) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Metric	Eye (Peterborough)	Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Total Schools	1	3
Primary	1	3
Secondary	0	0
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) enjoy 407.6 Mbps on average, while Eye (peterborough) lags behind at 335.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Eye (peterborough) and 93.6% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Eye (peterborough) and 78.6% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).

Yaxley (huntingdonshire) is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (408 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Eye (peterborough)'s band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Eye (peterborough) and £1,117 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). 64.5% of homes in Eye (peterborough) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).

Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Eye (peterborough) has a population of 5,419 while Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has 9,403. Median household income is £31,544.7 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) and £29,750.7 in Eye (peterborough). The median age is 44.1 in Eye (peterborough) and 43 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Eye (peterborough) and 59.1% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).

Indicator	Eye (Peterborough)	Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Population	5,419	9,403
Median Age	44.1	43
Median Household Income	£29,750.7	£31,544.7
Employment Rate	58.5%	59.1%
Owner Occupied	64.5%	63.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.5%	26.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Eye (peterborough) and Yaxley (huntingdonshire)?

Eye (peterborough) and Yaxley (huntingdonshire) are approximately 6.8 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Eye (peterborough) or Yaxley (huntingdonshire)?

Yaxley (huntingdonshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £289,328.

Is Eye (peterborough) or Yaxley (huntingdonshire) safer?

Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate at 65.1 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Eye (peterborough) or Yaxley (huntingdonshire)?

Eye (peterborough) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Eye (peterborough) or Yaxley (huntingdonshire)?

Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has faster average broadband at 407.6 Mbps.

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