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About

Eaton is a residential ward situated to the south of Norwich city centre, bordering the University of East Anglia campus and the River Yare. The area is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets with a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian homes to modern developments. Local shopping is centred on Eaton Street, which provides essential services and a few independent businesses for the community.

The ward is notably green, containing Eaton Park, one of the city's largest parks, with formal gardens, sports facilities, and a popular miniature railway. The nearby river path offers walking and cycling routes into the city. The presence of the university influences the area, contributing to its population and providing access to the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, a distinctive modern building housing a significant art collection.

Area overview

On average Eaton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eaton is £65,017 per year. There are 7 schools in Eaton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Eaton is home to around 10,118 people, with a population density of about 1,960.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eaton Population
10,118
Population density
1,960.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.62(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.02(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.73(-11%)
Shoplifting
5.44(-23%)
Public order
4.55(-13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,320
82.21%
Other White
613
6.06%
Indian
230
2.27%
Other Asian
145
1.43%
African
111
1.1%
Total population: 10,120

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,159
48.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,358
15.8%
No qualifications
1,075
12.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
938
10.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
568
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 8,596

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,097
46.56%
Owns with a mortgage
1,095
24.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
643
14.28%
Social rents from council
385
8.55%
Other social rented
173
3.84%
Total households: 4,504

Property prices in Eaton

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Eaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eaton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached59£475,000
Flats21£240,000
Semi-Detached21£330,000
Terraced26£277,350

10 years median price trend in Eaton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eaton.

All postcodes in Eaton

NR46RJ

Boileau Close

NR46NH

St Andrews Drive

NR22EE

The Cedars

NR46AE

Wentworth Green

NR46HH

Merrow Gardens

NR46RB

Newton Close

NR47PD

Upton Close

NR22EF

The Cedars

NR46JB

Norton Drive

NR46PQ

Cranleigh Rise

NR46PX

Turnberry

NR46RN

Constable Road

NR47AB

Eaton Street

NR47PL

Leopold Road

NR47DE

Buckingham Road

NR47QG

Unthank Road

NR46LX

Burhill Close

NR46NY

Church Lane

NR46SN

Branksome Road

NR47DA

Sotherton Road

NR47PA

Upton Road

NR22HX

Newmarket Road

NR46PS

Eaton Road

NR46SW

Branksome Road

NR47BP

Peckover Road

NR46HF

Greenways

NR46HN

Ebbisham Drive

NR46LR

Lindford Drive

NR47LA

Newmarket Road

NR46AN

Sunningdale

NR46HB

Pyrford Drive

NR46QF

Welsford Road

NR46QQ

Welsford Road

NR46SH

Claremont Road

NR47BY

Pettus Road

NR47QU

Mile End Close

NR22AE

Christchurch Road

NR46LU

Elstead Close

NR46QD

Welsford Road

NR47NJ

Rugge Drive

NR46QS

Ipswich Road

NR46SG

Waverley Road

NR47BJ

Nasmith Road

NR47LG

Bluebell Road

NR47NX

Leng Crescent

NR47QE

Unthank Road

NR47QR

Coach House Court

NR22AL

Beech Bank

NR47BS

Peckover Road

NR46HS

Duverlin Close

NR47FJ

Westfield View

NR47FL

Westfield View

NR22AJ

Unthank Road

NR46QW

Lowther Road

NR47DH

Parmenter Road

NR47EH

Colman Road

NR47PJ

Leopold Road

NR22AD

Christchurch Road

NR22AQ

Church Avenue

NR46JL

Wakehurst Close

NR46NW

Church Lane

NR47PU

Pine Close

NR47QZ

Kinver Close

NR46RH

Danby Close

NR47BQ

Ramsey Close

NR47FW

Westfield View

NR46PN

Brentwood

NR47PN

Melrose Road

NR22HP

Newmarket Road

NR46JE

Albury Walk

NR47LE

Bluebell Crescent

NR46AD

Wentworth Green

NR46SR

The Walnuts

NR46JH

Amderley Drive

NR46LZ

Marston Lane

NR46QZ

Daniels Road

NR47BE

Hurd Road

NR47PE

Queens Close

NR47PT

Cairns Court

NR47QY

Mile End Road

NR22BU

The Plantation

NR47BX

Sumpter Road

NR47NY

Leng Crescent

NR47PH

Upton Road

NR46HU

Purtingay Close

NR47AW

Colman Road

NR47QF

Judges Walk

NR46NL

Chestnut Hill

NR46PB

Greenways

NR46PD

Greenways

NR46AF

Birkdale

NR46PA

Greenways

NR46QJ

Welsford Road

NR47NT

Bek Close

NR47QW

Eaton Chase

NR22DA

Arlington Lane

NR22AF

Church Avenue East

NR46HJ

Cheyham Mount

NR47DF

Buckingham Road

NR47LD

Eaton Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.