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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

PE26UG

Manasty Road

PE25DA

The Meadows

PE25EZ

Church Drive

PE25GQ

Griffiths Court

PE26BY

Kelburn Road

PE26SX

Kilbride Way

PE26YD

Wyndham Park

PE26YT

The Rookery

PE25HE

Church Drive

PE26FD

Wistow Way

PE26GG

Lynchwood

PE26HA

East Of England Way

PE26SH

Dunblane Drive

PE26YW

Shearwater

PE25HG

St Marys Drive

PE26ST

Peterhead Close

PE74AN

Thompson Place

PE25YA

Clayton

PE26BT

Dundee Court

PE26YF

Paulsgrove

PE25HJ

Valence Road

PE25XT

Sissley

PE25EQ

Cherry Orton Road

PE25LH

Hinchcliffe

PE25TD

Ortongate Shopping Centre

PE25XD

Cherryfields

PE26SJ

Glencoe Way

PE26WQ

Bakewell Road

PE25AF

Church Drive

PE25SP

Riseholme

PE25HZ

Church Drive

PE26YH

Kingfishers

PE25XG

Gostwick

PE25PP

Orton Waterville

PE25TX

Rangefield

PE25ER

Charles Cope Road

PE26EA

Lynchwood

PE26FY

Lynchwood

PE26WB

Culley Court

PE25WL

The Conifers

PE25YN

Beverstone

PE25HN

Denmark Drive

PE25TL

Beckingham

PE26FQ

Five Arches

PE26XS

Accent Park

PE25EL

Mill Crescent

PE25SX

Brudenell

PE26DA

Nairn Drive

PE26XY

Linnet

PE26YR

Crabapple Green

PE25ST

Hinchcliffe

PE26BS

Arbroath Gardens

PE26SN

Speyside Court

PE25EW

Huntley Square

PE25LE

Church Lane

PE25TT

Reepham

PE26YB

Farleigh Fields

PE25FW

Osprey

PE26BL

Loch Fyne Close

PE26SL

Rosyth Avenue

PE26TB

Stapledon Road

PE25SY

Brudenell

PE25YR

Matley

PE26FG

Five Arches

PE26GP

Southgate Way

PE26GX

Milnyard Square

PE25EG

Chapel Lane

PE25ES

Lady Lodge Drive

PE25LA

The Orchards

PE25YQ

Matley

PE73UG

Orton Waterville

PE25HF

Overton Way

PE25LG

Waterville Gardens

PE26UP

Manasty Road

PE26XD

Culley Court

PE25EU

Lady Lodge Drive

PE26BJ

Bakewell Road

PE25XQ

Carradale

PE26SU

Loch Lomond Way

PE25SU

Kilham

PE26SE

Newcombe Way

PE26TA

Oban Drive

PE25ZR

Goldhay Way

PE26DD

Kelburn Road

PE26LR

Commerce Road

PE26XA

Wistow Way

PE25UB

Sunningdale

PE25UZ

Gleneagles

PE25DU

The Stackyard

PE25JJ

Benstead

PE25TN

Collingham

Data Sources

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