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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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Eaton Population

10,118

Population density

1,960.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	59	£475,000	£284,700	£365,000	£600,000	£1,100,900
Flats	21	£240,000	£120,000	£195,000	£265,000	£340,000
Semi-Detached	21	£330,000	£260,000	£295,000	£575,000	£820,000
Terraced	26	£277,350	£191,375	£246,250	£317,500	£369,000

10 years median price trend in Eaton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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