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Eye, Thorney and Newborough

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About

The Eye, Thorney and Newborough ward encompasses a predominantly rural area to the east of Peterborough city centre, characterised by expansive agricultural land and the distinct villages of Eye, Thorney, and Newborough. The landscape is largely flat, typical of the Fens, with fields and drainage channels defining much of the scenery. The ward includes the historic village of Thorney, which developed around a significant medieval abbey.

Thorney Abbey remains a central landmark, with its church and associated estate buildings forming the core of the village. The area is primarily residential and agricultural, with a sense of separation from the urban expansion of Peterborough. The ward's communities maintain their own individual identities, focused around local amenities and the working farmland that surrounds them.

Area overview

On average Eye, Thorney and Newborough has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eye, Thorney and Newborough is £55,914 per year. There are 6 schools in Eye, Thorney and Newborough: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eye, Thorney and Newborough is home to around 10,170 people, with a population density of about 76.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eye, Thorney and Newborough Population
10,170
Population density
76.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.49(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.73(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+32%)
Other theft
6.59(+20%)
Shoplifting
5.6(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,879
87.32%
Other White
423
4.16%
Indian
139
1.37%
African
89
0.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
86
0.85%
Total population: 10,168

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,022
24.74%
No qualifications
1,570
19.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,523
18.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,302
15.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
982
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 8,173

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,511
35.69%
Owns outright
1,450
34.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
528
12.47%
Other social rented
398
9.4%
Social rents from council
176
4.16%
Total households: 4,234

Property prices in Eye, Thorney and Newborough

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £253,700 in Eye, Thorney and Newborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eye, Thorney and Newborough 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 Eye, Thorney and Newborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£320,000
Flats2£135,875
Semi-Detached47£230,000
Terraced25£215,000

10 years median price trend in Eye, Thorney and Newborough

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eye, Thorney and Newborough.

All postcodes in Eye, Thorney and Newborough

PE60LG

Hundreds Road

PE60PW

Black Drove

PE60QH

The Causeway

PE67TA

Back Lane

PE67UD

Thorney Road

PE67XH

Lindisfarne Road

PE60QJ

The Causeway

PE67YQ

Hodney Road

PE60TJ

English Drove

PE60SY

Sandpit Terrace

PE67XD

Deerhurst Way

PE67QF

Werrington Bridge Road

PE60QU

Erica Walk

PE60TN

English Road

PE67PS

Laws Close

PE67YF

Chancery Lane

PE67QD

Decoy Road

PE67AT

Millport Drive

PE60TS

Wisbech Road

PE67PU

Drain Road

PE60RF

Stone Bridge Corner

PE67TE

New Road

PE67UL

Thorney Road

PE60PE

French Drove

PE67TS

Northam Close

PE60PF

French Drove

PE67RZ

Williams Close

PE60PB

Black Drove

PE67SE

Gunthorpe Road

PE60QF

The Maltings

PE67SA

Bridgehill Road

PE67SU

Rowell Close

PE67SX

The Cloisters

PE60QB

Church Street

PE67PR

Northborough Road

PE67XW

Glastonbury Close

PE67TY

Reaches Lane

PE67QZ

Guntons Road

PE67WA

Gold Street

PE60QW

Orchard Court

PE67WD

Edgerley Drove

PE60TX

Dairy Drove

PE60TR

Vestry Close

PE60FR

Winners Close

PE67YJ

Hodney Road

PE60SA

Wisbech Road

PE67AR

East Close

PE67YH

Sandleford Drive

PE60FS

Deer Park Way

PE60NX

Dukes Head Close

PE67WG

Monks Drive

PE67RX

Gunton's Road

PE60QN

Willow Hall Lane

PE67RR

Speechley Drove

PE60QR

Chestnut Drive

PE67NT

Thorney Road

PE60RJ

Old Knarr Fen Drove

PE60SB

Wisbech Road

PE67YT

Willow Hall Lane

PE67TH

Eyebury Road

PE67ZJ

Abingdon Close

PE60SG

Gas Lane

PE67PP

Werrington Bridge Road

PE67YP

Green Road

PE60SL

St Botolphs Way

PE60QY

Goodman Close

PE67XZ

Fountains Place

PE67XY

Cleve Place

PE60FT

Deer Park Way

PE60QD

The Green

PE67RG

School Road

PE67PJ

Thorney Road

Data Sources

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