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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

NR46JQ

Hardwick Close

NR47BP

Peckover Road

NR22AJ

Unthank Road

NR46HY

Amderley Drive

NR46SH

Claremont Road

NR47AZ

South Park Avenue

NR46AY

Carnoustie

NR47PB

Upton Road

NR22AQ

Church Avenue

NR47DB

Sotherton Road

NR22DH

Mount Pleasant

NR22AF

Church Avenue East

NR46LR

Lindford Drive

NR46QR

Ipswich Road

NR47QP

Blakeney Close

NR47BE

Hurd Road

NR46AW

Rosslare

NR47FL

Westfield View

NR47LD

Eaton Street

NR46RE

Lyhart Road

NR47BS

Peckover Road

NR46AQ

Sunningdale

NR46NL

Chestnut Hill

NR22HU

Newmarket Road

NR47PR

Leopold Close

NR47AX

South Park Avenue

NR46NN

Church Lane

NR47AY

South Park Avenue

NR47LB

Poplar Avenue

NR46RB

Newton Close

NR47QJ

Unthank Road

NR47EH

Colman Road

NR47DQ

Buckingham Road

NR47NZ

Leng Crescent

NR46QF

Welsford Road

NR46RJ

Boileau Close

NR46AP

Newmarket Road

Data Sources

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