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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 38 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
38
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
15.02(-52%)
Shoplifting
8.01(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.62(-43%)
Public order
5.24(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.94(-22%)
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 147 recent sales, the median property price is £353,000 in Eaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,650,000.

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
Detached72£453,750
Flats19£247,000
Semi-Detached26£333,750
Terraced30£261,250

10 years median price trend in Eaton

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

All postcodes in Eaton

NR47LA

Newmarket Road

NR47PY

Eatonhill

NR46PE

Greenways

NR46SF

Newmarket Road

NR46DX

Ipswich Road

NR46PD

Greenways

NR47PH

Upton Road

NR46JB

Norton Drive

NR46PP

Eaton Road

NR47QT

Edenhurst Close

NR47DG

Buckingham Road

NR46SP

Branksome Close

NR47QG

Unthank Road

NR47BA

Eaton Street

NR46NR

Tamarind Mews

NR46RH

Danby Close

NR46SR

The Walnuts

NR47EJ

Caroline Court

NR47QF

Judges Walk

NR22AL

Beech Bank

NR46QG

Welsford Road

NR47NJ

Rugge Drive

NR47FJ

Westfield View

NR46NH

St Andrews Drive

NR46LJ

Abinger Way

NR46SB

Newmarket Road

NR22AE

Christchurch Road

NR46SE

Newmarket Road

NR47BU

Pettus Road

NR46HA

Greenways

NR22AG

Christchurch Road

NR47BQ

Ramsey Close

NR46SW

Branksome Road

NR46ND

Abinger Way

NR46HE

Greenways

NR46LU

Elstead Close

NR47QS

Strawberry Hill Gardens

NR46AS

Elveden Close

NR46HZ

Amderley Drive

NR46PZ

Eaton Road

NR47LE

Bluebell Crescent

NR46QB

Welsford Road

NR46RF

Lyhart Road

NR46JD

Norton Drive

NR22HY

Newmarket Road

NR47PL

Leopold Road

NR46HG

Ebbisham Drive

NR47NH

Chalfont Walk

NR47PF

Kingston Square

NR46EU

Buckland Rise

NR47NN

Norvic Drive

NR47QY

Mile End Road

NR22AH

Unthank Road

NR22DG

Mount Pleasant

NR46JF

Kingswood Close

NR46RG

Townsend Road

NR47BX

Sumpter Road

NR46QP

Daniels Road

NR46LX

Burhill Close

NR47NP

Rugge Drive

NR47QD

Unthank Road

NR47QN

Unthank Road

NR47NS

Dacre Close

NR46PN

Brentwood

NR46SA

Newmarket Road

NR46QJ

Welsford Road

NR47PT

Cairns Court

NR46QZ

Daniels Road

NR47AD

Leopold Road

NR22BU

The Plantation

NR22DB

Arlington Lane

NR46AE

Wentworth Green

NR46EZ

Buckland Rise

NR47BJ

Nasmith Road

NR46RD

Broadhurst Road

NR47BY

Pettus Road

NR47AU

South Park Avenue

NR22DQ

Mount Pleasant

NR46HW

Ebbisham Drive

NR22HT

Newmarket Road

NR46NA

Abinger Way

NR47PQ

Waldeck Road

NR47NR

Wren Close

NR47NX

Leng Crescent

NR47QL

Eaton

NR46QA

Welsford Road

NR46PW

Brentwood

NR47BH

Nasmith Road

NR46JA

Bradeham Way

NR47QU

Mile End Close

NR47AW

Colman Road

NR46JH

Amderley Drive

NR47LG

Bluebell Road

NR46RW

Constable Road

NR46QQ

Welsford Road

NR46NU

Church Lane

NR46JE

Albury Walk

NR46QE

Welsford Road

NR46RQ

Beatty Road

NR46NZ

Church Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.