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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 104 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
104
Deprivation level
4/10
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
50.59(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.19(+118%)
Shoplifting
14.79(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.81(+70%)
Other theft
8.77(+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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 in Orton Waterville area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 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
Semi-Detached36£249,000
Flats3£70,000
Terraced31£190,000
Detached57£380,000

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

PE26XD

Culley Court

PE25TU

Ledham

PE25HJ

Valence Road

PE25HD

Gannocks Close

PE25YH

Otterbrook

PE25JJ

Benstead

PE26HE

Oundle Road

PE26XY

Linnet

PE25YQ

Matley

PE25DU

The Stackyard

PE26SX

Kilbride Way

PE26SF

Newcombe Way

PE26DA

Nairn Drive

PE26BY

Kelburn Road

PE25JG

Denis Drive

PE26WQ

Bakewell Road

PE26TA

Oban Drive

PE26GN

Southgate Way

PE25TW

Lessingham

PE25EG

Chapel Lane

PE25TQ

Misterton Court

PE25ET

Aboyne Avenue

PE26TE

Holkham Road

PE26XE

East Of England Way

PE26EA

Lynchwood

PE25TR

Lessingham

PE26SU

Loch Lomond Way

PE74AJ

Rothschild Drive

PE26YR

Crabapple Green

PE25HF

Overton Way

PE26GG

Lynchwood

PE25FN

Sayer Court

PE26UP

Manasty Road

PE25LD

Paxton Road

PE25UX

Oundle Road

PE25LA

The Orchards

PE25HA

Wyman Way

PE74AL

Orton Waterville

PE26GF

Wistow Way

PE26YE

Paulsgrove

PE26YT

The Rookery

PE26GX

Milnyard Square

PE26YB

Farleigh Fields

PE26SP

Balintore Rise

PE25LH

Hinchcliffe

PE26SE

Newcombe Way

PE73UG

Orton Waterville

PE26XA

Wistow Way

PE25TD

Ortongate Shopping Centre

PE25SX

Brudenell

PE25JZ

Elstone

PE25ST

Hinchcliffe

PE26FZ

Lynchwood

PE26DP

Bakewell Road

PE25FP

Chisenhale

PE25FF

Kinnears Walk

PE74AE

Boroughby Drive

PE25HS

Debdale

PE26FL

Innovation Way

PE26BT

Dundee Court

PE25EY

Pembroke Avenue

PE25HQ

Giddings Close

PE25SS

Hinchcliffe

PE26XZ

Linnet

PE25DY

Martins Way

PE26BJ

Bakewell Road

PE26YZ

Svenskaby

PE26YD

Wyndham Park

PE26SG

Tresham Road

PE26XJ

B G L Park

PE26DD

Kelburn Road

PE25HZ

Church Drive

PE26SW

Dunblane Drive

PE26YX

Fallodan Road

PE26FQ

Five Arches

PE25XT

Sissley

PE25HL

Littlemeer

PE25EW

Huntley Square

PE25EL

Mill Crescent

PE26UG

Manasty Road

PE26DL

Skye Close

PE25EJ

New Road

PE26XN

Napier Place

PE25SQ

Jasmine Court

PE25LE

Church Lane

PE26GP

Southgate Way

PE25EX

Church Drive

PE26ST

Peterhead Close

PE26WA

Culley Court

PE25HG

St Marys Drive

PE25SR

Hinchcliffe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.