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Property investment stats for Eye (Peterborough), East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Eye.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Eye sits on the edge of Peterborough, offering a blend of suburban calm and access to city amenities. The area has shown steady growth over the past three years, with a three-year capital growth of 13.6% and an annualised growth of 4.3%. The median price per square foot of £258 per sq ft points to relatively affordable entry costs compared to much of the East of England. With a price-to-income ratio of 4.8, Eye appears accessible for both first-time buyers and investors seeking value.

Liquidity is reasonable, as properties spend a median of 58 days on the market before selling, and there were 67 sales over the past year. Rental investors will note the top postcode district yield of 5.0%, which stands out for the region.

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Key investment stats for Eye

Median price per sq ft

£258 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-0.8%

Sales in past year

67

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Eye

Live prices in Eye (Peterborough), East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£279,300

25% of properties below...

£242,500

75% of properties below...

£340,000

Most expensive property

£870,000

Live listings

51

Median days on market

58

Should you invest in Eye?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district rental yield of 5.0% is attractive for investors seeking income from rentals.
  • A price-to-income ratio of 4.8 suggests better affordability than many neighbouring areas, opening up a wider pool of potential buyers and tenants.
  • The three-year capital growth of 13.6% shows Eye has delivered solid returns over the medium term.

Risks

  • The one-year capital growth of -0.8% indicates prices have changed by a small margin recently, so short-term capital appreciation may be limited.
  • With a degree-educated population in the 17th percentile and professionals and managers in the 31st percentile, the local workforce may not drive strong premium demand.
  • A social rented housing percentile of 82 is high, which could affect the balance of private rental and owner-occupier demand.

Outlook

Eye is likely to remain a steady market, with affordability and rental yields continuing to underpin investor interest. While the one-year capital growth of -0.8% suggests the market has paused, the three-year and annualised growth figures of 13.6% and 4.3% reflect a solid foundation for long-term investors.

Rental demand should remain stable, particularly given the balance of private and social rented housing, and the median asking rents of £1,300 for a 3-bedroom house and £900 for a 2-bedroom flat. Liquidity is reasonable, with properties taking 58 days to sell. Overall, Eye offers a pragmatic choice for investors looking for income and long-term value rather than rapid price growth.

Live properties in Eye

Investment properties in Eye (Peterborough), East of England

4 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 163 days

£254,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Whitby Avenue, Eye, Peterborough

Slow to sell properties in Eye (Peterborough), East of England
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

£170,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

High Street, Eye, Peterborough, Cam...

Properties with planning granted in Eye (Peterborough), East of England
Planning Granted
4 bedroom detached house for sale
24% below median price

£380,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Crowland Road, Eye, PE6

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Eye (Peterborough), East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft

Best places to invest in Eye

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PE65.0%3.8%£277 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.