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Orton Waterville

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About

Orton Waterville is a residential ward situated in the southwestern part of Peterborough. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments, primarily built from the late 20th century onwards, alongside older village cores. It contains several distinct neighbourhoods, including the original Orton Waterville village, Orton Goldhay, and Orton Brimbles. The ward is bordered by the A605 to the north and includes significant areas of green space and playing fields within its layout.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Orton Mere area adjacent to the River Nene, which includes a marina and provides access to the Nene Valley Railway. The ward is served by local shopping parades, schools, and community facilities like the Orton Centre. Transport links are provided by major roads, with the A1(M) running to the west, connecting the area to Peterborough city centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Orton Waterville has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orton Waterville is £62,420 per year. There are 4 schools in Orton Waterville: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Orton Waterville is home to around 9,805 people, with a population density of about 1,425.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Orton Waterville Population
9,805
Population density
1,425.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.38(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.7(+123%)
Shoplifting
17.95(+152%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.32(+77%)
Other theft
8.87(+60%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,560
77.1%
Other White
995
10.15%
Indian
249
2.54%
African
245
2.5%
Other
112
1.14%
Total population: 9,806

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,499
31.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,427
17.99%
No qualifications
1,351
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,145
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
855
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 7,931

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,573
36.45%
Owns with a mortgage
1,228
28.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
742
17.2%
Other social rented
487
11.29%
Social rents from council
196
4.54%
Total households: 4,315

Property prices in Orton Waterville

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £299,400 in Orton Waterville area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Orton Waterville 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 Waterville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached65£400,000
Flats5£70,000
Semi-Detached36£255,500
Terraced20£190,000

10 years median price trend in Orton Waterville

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orton Waterville.

All postcodes in Orton Waterville

PE25TP

Lessingham

PE25YW

Chandlers

PE25DZ

The Gannocks

PE25SR

Hinchcliffe

PE26DB

Caithness Close

PE25HQ

Giddings Close

PE25RJ

Orton Waterville

PE26BZ

Newcombe Way

PE26TH

Stapledon Road

PE25EH

Cherry Orton Road

PE25XH

Sevenacres

PE26XN

Napier Place

PE26BW

Routeco Business Park

PE26FB

Whitewater

PE25EF

Cherry Orton Road

PE25EN

Glebe Avenue

PE26HE

Oundle Road

PE26SW

Dunblane Drive

PE25ET

Aboyne Avenue

PE25FH

Vetchfield

PE26YG

Southgate Way

PE25SS

Hinchcliffe

PE26HB

Arena Drive

PE25JZ

Elstone

PE25TR

Lessingham

PE26FS

Orton Waterville

PE25JG

Denis Drive

PE25SQ

Jasmine Court

PE25YH

Otterbrook

PE25FP

Chisenhale

PE25HB

Dale Close

PE26XE

East Of England Way

PE25UX

Oundle Road

PE26YL

Glendale

PE25HL

Littlemeer

PE74AP

Orton Waterville

PE25HS

Debdale

PE26XL

Ferryview

PE74AL

Orton Waterville

PE25FF

Kinnears Walk

PE25JY

Elstone

PE25XJ

Sevenacres

PE25GZ

Goldhay Way

PE26SG

Tresham Road

PE74AF

Kathorn Close

PE25RH

Brudenell

PE25UG

Earlswood

PE26UR

Fallowfield

PE26YY

Borthwick Park

PE25EX

Church Drive

PE25UN

Rangefield

PE26SF

Newcombe Way

PE25EP

Lady Lodge Drive

PE25HD

Gannocks Close

PE25TS

Reepham

PE25TU

Ledham

PE26TD

Stapledon Road

PE26YN

Fletton Parkway

PE26YQ

Newcombe Way

PE25FN

Sayer Court

PE25TQ

Misterton Court

PE26YP

Brackenwood

PE25XF

Gostwick

PE26FR

Ashleigh

PE26TE

Holkham Road

PE26WA

Culley Court

PE26YZ

Svenskaby

PE25RQ

Orton Waterville

PE25XP

Everingham

PE74AJ

Rothschild Drive

PE26YX

Fallodan Road

PE25HA

Wyman Way

PE26FE

Lyndale Park

PE25LQ

Burswood

PE26DF

Lynchwood

PE26GN

Southgate Way

PE25EY

Pembroke Avenue

PE25SA

Orton Waterville

PE26DT

Skye Close

PE26GF

Wistow Way

PE26SS

Fraserburgh Way

PE26YS

Southgate Park

PE26FZ

Lynchwood

PE25DY

Martins Way

PE26XJ

B G L Park

PE25EJ

New Road

PE25HH

Church Drive

PE26XZ

Linnet

PE26YE

Paulsgrove

PE25LD

Paxton Road

PE26GB

Lynchwood

PE26XB

Linden Gardens

PE26XU

Bakewell Road

PE74AE

Boroughby Drive

PE25TW

Lessingham

PE26DL

Skye Close

PE26DP

Bakewell Road

PE26FL

Innovation Way

PE26FX

Commerce Road

PE26SP

Balintore Rise

Data Sources

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