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Orton West & Castor

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Orton West & Castor Population

9,238

Population density

229.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,739

83.78%

Other White

635

6.87%

Indian

200

2.17%

African

108

1.17%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.89%

Total population: 9,237

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	75	£417,500	£282,000	£349,998	£478,000	£690,500
Semi-Detached	35	£272,000	£194,700	£223,500	£304,750	£379,200
Terraced	12	£190,500	£156,925	£183,750	£198,875	£262,678

10 years median price trend in Orton West & Castor

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Orton West & Castor

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