Town Pop. 4,476

Living in Eye (Peterborough): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eye (Peterborough) scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Eye (Peterborough) most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 49/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Eye (Peterborough) places 12th of 14 in the PE6 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Eye (Peterborough) sits 48 points above the PE6 district figure of 40/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE6 postcode district.

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Eye (Peterborough) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
121.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 221 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 92 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Shoplifting 55 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Public order 42 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 95 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 96 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 53 crimes
  3. 3 Back Lane 30 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
69
Green Space 23
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 20 within 4km
1Good
  • Eye CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital3.4 mi
Pilgrim Hospital26.7 mi
Kettering General Hospital26.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryNightingale Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,838 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
88
Full fibre (FTTP)94.4%
available across Peterborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed3%Retired22.8%Student3.6%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary28%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership66.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Peterborough · 2026-27
A £1,529
B £1,783
C £2,038
D £2,293
E £2,803
F £3,312
G £3,822
H £4,586
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Peterborough 3.5 mi
Whittlesea 5.2 mi
March 12.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 7.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 7.7 mi
J16 A1(M) 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £267,000 30
Detached £295,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£190k £257k £325k £392k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Newborough (Peterborough) 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
King's Dyke 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Thorney 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Peterborough 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Crowland 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Whittlesey 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Glinton 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Farcet 50 5.3 mi away ⇄
Northborough 47 5.6 mi away ⇄
Coates and Eastrea 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Deeping St James 52 6.2 mi away ⇄
Helpston 39 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eye (Peterborough) a nice place to live?

Eye (Peterborough) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eye (Peterborough) is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Eye (Peterborough)?

Eye (Peterborough) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 545 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eye (Peterborough)?

Among the top-rated schools in Eye (Peterborough) is Eye CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Eye (Peterborough) in total.

What are house prices like in Eye (Peterborough)?

The current median house price in Eye (Peterborough) is £267,000, around 6% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £295,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Eye (Peterborough) in context

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Postcode districts in Eye (Peterborough)

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