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Eye, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Eye is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,875. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,875 Population 22/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,699 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,699 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$295,020 home value, $1,117/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Eye

Eye

Eye Manor is a Carolean manor house in Eye, Herefordshire, England. It dates from the late 17th century and was built for Ferdinando Gorges. Noted for its interior plasterwork, the house is a Grade I listed building.

People

Population2,875
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 18%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,699
Per Capita$44,699
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$295,020
Rent$1,117
Ownership56.9%
Housing Units1,150

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+41.6%

Community

Population2,875
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates52.6080°, -0.1921°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (864 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$44,699
Median Age36.6 years

About Eye

Eye is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,875. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Eye has a population of 2,875 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 132.4 square miles. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly Asian (17.8%), with 17.8% White, 2.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 77.4% of residents. 4.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,875
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below United Kingdom avg
132.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 77.4%
1% below United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 22.6%

Social Characteristics

Eye vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Eye is $44,699, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,699 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $860, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 262 business establishments. 24.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Eye vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,699
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,699
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)262

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home24.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Eye is $295,020, 5% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,117 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 56.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,150 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$295,020
5% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,117
4% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.9%
Owner-Occupied56.9%
Renter-Occupied43.2%
Housing Units1,150

Property Tax

Eye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area132.4 sq mi (343.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates52.6080°N, 0.1921°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 133 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 89 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 75 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 52 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 133 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 137 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 103 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 38 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 118 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 88 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 39 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 24 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 117 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 54 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 118 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 129 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 112 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Eye has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22% below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.2%
22% below United Kingdom avg
High School+41.6%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density22/sq mi
Total Area132.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home24.5%

Schools in Eye

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Manor Drive Secondary Academy - - - -
Manor Drive Primary Academy - - - -
Eye C of E Primary School - - - -
Marshfields School - - - -
Welland Academy - - - -
Lime Academy Parnwell - - - -
Honeyhill Community and Children's Centre - - - -
Manor Drive Academies - - - -
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Radio Stations near Eye

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cam FM 97.2 - MP3
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Bedford - MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo - MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Beat Route Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Boomerang Radio - MP3
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Eye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum
Baldocks Mill
Chain Bridge Forge Museum
Chatteris Museum
Delaine Bus Museum
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum
Museum of Armed Police
Museum of Technology
Old Farm Equipment
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Ramsey Rural Museum
Spalding Gentlemans Society
The Pinchbeck Engine Museum of Land Drainage
Thorney Museum
Whittlesey Museum

Libraries in Eye

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bourne Library0.0
Chatteris Library0.0
Community Information Centre0.0
Crowland Library0.0
Deeping Library0.0
Dogsthorpe Library0.0
Eye Library0.0
Hampton Library and Leisure Centre0.0
Holbeach Library0.0
Orton Library0.0
Peterborough Central Library0.0
Pinchbeck Library0.0
Ramsey Library0.0
Sawtry Library0.0
Spalding Library0.0
Stanground Library0.0
Warboys Library0.0
Werrington Library0.0
Whittlesey Library & Learning Centre0.0
Woodston Library0.0
Yaxley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Eye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bourne Market

Hotels in Eye

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Travelodge

Restaurants in Eye

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

House of Feasts
Kipling Patisserie Cafe
Mattoni
Mattoni

Cafes in Eye

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flag Fen Cafe
Sharon's Snack Shack
Starbucks
Starbucks

Dentists in Eye

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eye Dental Practice

Gas Stations in Eye

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Esso
Sainsbury's

Stadiums & Teams in Eye

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Eye

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Barkston Heath-Medium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF Cranwell-Medium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashley's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Beeches Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blackmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boston Aerodrome-Small Airport
Boughton North Airfield-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bucknall Airfield-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip-Small Airport
Caunton Airfield-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Airstrip-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Darlton Gliding Club-Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Eye

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
KingsGate Community Church
St Matthew's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eye

What is the population of Eye?

Eye has a population of 2,875 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 132.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Eye expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,699, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $295,020 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Eye?

Eye has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Eye?

The unemployment rate in Eye is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $860. There are 262 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Eye?

The median home value in Eye is $295,020. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,117. The homeownership rate is 56.9%.

How are the schools in Eye?

26.2% of adults in Eye hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Eye?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Eye is 17.8% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 17.8% Asian. 77.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.

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