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Orton Malborne & Goldhay

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About

Orton Malborne & Goldhay is a residential district located in the south-western part of Peterborough. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes built from the 1960s onwards. It functions as a commuter suburb, with straightforward road links to the city centre and the A1(M).

The neighbourhood includes several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with the main precinct situated on Goldhay Way. A notable feature is the presence of the former London Brick Company works, whose historical clay pits have been transformed into the extensive Hampton Nature Reserve, providing woodland and wetland habitats on the area's eastern fringe.

Area overview

On average Orton Malborne & Goldhay has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orton Malborne & Goldhay is £45,119 per year. There are 6 schools in Orton Malborne & Goldhay: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Orton Malborne & Goldhay is home to around 9,619 people, with a population density of about 3,834.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Orton Malborne & Goldhay Population
9,619
Population density
3,834.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.93(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.98(+99%)
Shoplifting
13.93(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.85(+85%)
Public order
6.13(+18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,915
61.51%
Other White
1,866
19.41%
African
559
5.81%
Other
187
1.94%
White and Black African (mixed)
156
1.62%
Total population: 9,616

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,905
26.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,394
19.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,143
15.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,044
14.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,042
14.41%
Total 16+ residents: 7,232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
958
25.38%
Other social rented
876
23.21%
Owns with a mortgage
763
20.22%
Owns outright
640
16.96%
Social rents from council
435
11.53%
Total households: 3,774

Property prices in Orton Malborne & Goldhay

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Orton Malborne & Goldhay area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £287,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Orton Malborne & Goldhay 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 Orton Malborne & Goldhay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£249,500
Flats7£97,500
Semi-Detached8£195,000
Terraced24£192,500

10 years median price trend in Orton Malborne & Goldhay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orton Malborne & Goldhay.

Data Sources

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