Eaton vs. Eton: There's No "Eaton" Town in the UK

You're likely thinking of Eton — the historic town in Berkshire, England, famous for Eton College (founded 1440 by Henry VI).

Eton at a Glance

• Location: 22 mi (35 km) west of central London, on the north bank of the Thames, opposite Windsor.
• Population: ~4,500 (town); ~1,300 boys at Eton College.
• Transport: Windsor & Eton Central (GWR shuttle from Slough), Windsor & Eton Riverside (SWR from London Waterloo). No Tube.
• Landmarks: College Chapel, Cloisters, Museum of Eton Life, Dorney Lake (2012 Olympic rowing).

Other "Eaton" Places in the UK

• Eaton, Cheshire — village near Tarporley.
• Eaton, Leicestershire — hamlet near Melton Mowbray.
• Eaton, Norfolk — suburb of Norwich.
• Eaton Socon, Cambridgeshire — part of St Neots.
• Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire — village.

None are significant population centers. If you meant the famous one, it's Eton, Berkshire.