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Orton West & Castor

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About

Orton West & Castor is a primarily residential area on the western edge of Peterborough. It is characterised by modern housing developments and estates, built as part of the city's expansion. The area includes local shopping facilities and schools, serving its community's daily needs.

The landscape is defined by the nearby River Nene, which runs to the north. A notable feature is the historic village of Castor itself, with its large Norman church of St Kyneburgha built from distinctive local stone. The area is bordered by the A47 trunk road, which connects it to the wider region.

Area overview

On average Orton West & Castor has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orton West & Castor is £66,219 per year. There are 3 schools in Orton West & Castor: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Orton West & Castor is home to around 9,238 people, with a population density of about 229.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Orton West & Castor Population
9,238
Population density
229.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.3(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.61(+26%)
Vehicle crime
5.85(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.74(-10%)
Shoplifting
5.3(-25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,739
83.78%
Other White
635
6.87%
Indian
200
2.17%
African
108
1.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
82
0.89%
Total population: 9,237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,695
35.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,401
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,143
14.89%
No qualifications
1,078
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
759
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 7,678

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,751
43.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,280
31.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
592
14.55%
Other social rented
248
6.09%
Social rents from council
90
2.21%
Total households: 4,069

Property prices in Orton West & Castor

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £344,998 in Orton West & Castor area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £2,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Orton West & Castor 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 West & Castor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached75£417,500
Semi-Detached35£272,000
Terraced12£190,500

10 years median price trend in Orton West & Castor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orton West & Castor.

All postcodes in Orton West & Castor

PE38AA

Bretton Way

PE57BJ

Water Lane

PE25TP

Lessingham

PE25YW

Chandlers

PE25DZ

The Gannocks

PE26DB

Caithness Close

PE25HQ

Giddings Close

PE26BZ

Newcombe Way

PE57AX

Peterborough Road

PE25EH

Cherry Orton Road

PE25XH

Sevenacres

PE26XN

Napier Place

PE57AS

Allotment Lane

PE26BW

Routeco Business Park

PE26FB

Whitewater

PE57DB

Carlton Court

PE25EF

Cherry Orton Road

PE25EN

Glebe Avenue

PE26HE

Oundle Road

PE26SW

Dunblane Drive

PE57BU

Peterborough Road

PE25ET

Aboyne Avenue

PE25FH

Vetchfield

PE26HB

Arena Drive

PE57BS

Mill Lane

PE25JZ

Elstone

PE25TR

Lessingham

PE26FS

Orton Waterville

PE25JG

Denis Drive

PE25YH

Otterbrook

PE57AY

Stocks Hill

PE57BH

The Limes

PE67HZ

Church Walk

PE25FP

Chisenhale

PE25HB

Dale Close

PE26XE

East Of England Way

PE57XF

Graeme Road

PE67BE

Church Walk

PE25UX

Oundle Road

PE26YL

Glendale

PE25HL

Littlemeer

PE57BY

Farm View

PE57DJ

Berrystead

PE67AF

Ferry Drive

PE74AP

Orton Waterville

PE25HS

Debdale

PE26XL

Ferryview

PE74AL

Orton Waterville

PE25JY

Elstone

PE25XJ

Sevenacres

PE57BQ

Samworths Close

PE57BW

Manor Farm Lane

PE26SG

Tresham Road

PE67HL

Hurn Road

PE74AF

Kathorn Close

PE57AQ

Holme Close

PE57XE

Graeme Road

PE67AB

Ferry Drive

PE57BE

Green Farm Close

PE67HS

Glinton and Castor

PE25UG

Earlswood

PE26UR

Fallowfield

PE26YY

Borthwick Park

PE57AU

Church Hill

PE57BB

High Street

PE25EX

Church Drive

PE25EP

Lady Lodge Drive

PE25HD

Gannocks Close

PE25TS

Reepham

PE25TU

Ledham

PE67GB

Staxton Close

PE26YP

Brackenwood

PE57XA

The Drift

PE25XF

Gostwick

PE26FR

Ashleigh

PE26WA

Culley Court

PE26YZ

Svenskaby

PE67HY

Stamford Road

PE25XP

Everingham

PE57EA

Helpston Road

PE57XG

Manor Road

PE67HX

Stamford Road

PE67JA

Castor Road

PE74AJ

Rothschild Drive

PE26YX

Fallodan Road

PE25HA

Wyman Way

PE26FE

Lyndale Park

PE57BX

Old Pond Lane

PE57DF

Polls Yard

PE57DL

Maffit Road

PE57AF

Main Street

PE57XH

Langley Bush Road

PE57BD

Splash Lane

PE26DF

Lynchwood

PE67BA

Main Road

PE25EY

Pembroke Avenue

PE26DT

Skye Close

PE26GF

Wistow Way

PE26SS

Fraserburgh Way

PE57BF

Normangate

Data Sources

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