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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

NR47PG

Waldeck Road

NR47PW

Melrose Road

NR47QQ

Judges Drive

NR46AL

Fulford Close

NR22DB

Arlington Lane

NR46QP

Daniels Road

NR47AZ

South Park Avenue

NR47DG

Buckingham Road

NR46AQ

Sunningdale

NR46HG

Ebbisham Drive

NR46HL

Cheyham Mount

NR46ND

Abinger Way

NR46SB

Newmarket Road

NR47PY

Eatonhill

NR46HQ

Ebbisham Drive

NR47NS

Dacre Close

NR47PF

Kingston Square

NR22DF

Albemarle Road

NR46LJ

Abinger Way

NR46QB

Welsford Road

NR46AR

Newmarket Road

NR46SY

Newmarket Road

NR47NN

Norvic Drive

NR47QB

Unthank Road

NR22DG

Mount Pleasant

NR46RG

Townsend Road

NR47EJ

Caroline Court

NR46HZ

Amderley Drive

NR47LB

Poplar Avenue

NR47PR

Leopold Close

NR46JD

Norton Drive

NR46LT

Lindford Drive

NR46QH

Welsford Road

NR47AD

Leopold Road

NR47QT

Edenhurst Close

NR46HD

Buckland Rise

NR46RF

Lyhart Road

NR47DD

Sotherton Road

NR22HT

Newmarket Road

NR22HU

Newmarket Road

NR22HY

Newmarket Road

NR47BW

Osborne Road

NR22AG

Christchurch Road

NR46QR

Ipswich Road

NR47NR

Wren Close

NR46HA

Greenways

NR46SA

Newmarket Road

NR46AY

Carnoustie

NR46LY

Marston Lane

NR46HR

Ellcar Rise

NR46HX

Fulton Close

NR46SE

Newmarket Road

NR47NU

Strawberry Hill Gardens

NR47PQ

Waldeck Road

NR47QP

Blakeney Close

NR46JQ

Hardwick Close

NR46QG

Welsford Road

NR47AU

South Park Avenue

NR47BL

Peckover Road

NR46RQ

Beatty Road

NR47LF

Bluebell Road

NR46AW

Rosslare

NR46HY

Amderley Drive

NR46QE

Welsford Road

NR46QA

Welsford Road

NR46SP

Branksome Close

NR22DH

Mount Pleasant

NR46NU

Church Lane

NR47DQ

Buckingham Road

NR46HP

Atmere Close

NR46PE

Greenways

NR47DB

Sotherton Road

NR47PP

Belvedere Place

NR46AP

Newmarket Road

NR46NB

Denmead Close

NR47BT

Norgate Road

NR47NH

Chalfont Walk

NR47NP

Rugge Drive

NR47QJ

Unthank Road

NR47QN

Unthank Road

NR47QS

Strawberry Hill Gardens

NR47QX

Mile End Road

NR46PG

Parsons Mead

NR46PT

Statham Close

NR46SF

Newmarket Road

NR46SQ

Waverley Road

NR47EB

North Park Drive

NR46AS

Elveden Close

NR46EY

Chandlers Court

NR46SJ

Camberley Road

NR47QD

Unthank Road

NR46AG

Glenalmond

NR46EZ

Buckland Rise

NR46HE

Greenways

NR46PU

Eaton Road

NR46RA

Irving Road

NR47NZ

Leng Crescent

NR22DQ

Mount Pleasant

NR46RD

Broadhurst Road

NR46PW

Brentwood

Data Sources

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