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Paston and Walton

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About

Paston and Walton ward lies in the northern suburbs of Peterborough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different eras. It is bordered by the A15 to the west and the A47 to the south, providing direct transport links. Local amenities are centred along Paston Ridings and Mountsteven Avenue, serving the community's everyday needs. The ward includes the grounds of the former Peterborough District Hospital site, which is a significant area of ongoing development and change.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Paston Reserve, a green space with a large pond and walking paths. The area is also home to several schools, including Walton Community School. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a functional layout rather than a historic core. The ward's demographic is largely families and working professionals, contributing to its settled character. Its position makes it a practical residential zone, separate from the city's central bustle.

Area overview

On average Paston and Walton has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Paston and Walton is £47,081 per year. There are 3 schools in Paston and Walton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Paston and Walton is home to around 11,087 people, with a population density of about 4,533.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Paston and Walton Population
11,087
Population density
4,533.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.48(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.54(+103%)
Shoplifting
23.18(+239%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.7(+131%)
Other theft
9.38(+71%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,438
67.09%
Other White
1,730
15.6%
Pakistani
315
2.84%
Indian
231
2.08%
African
219
1.98%
Total population: 11,087

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,161
25.15%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,697
19.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,299
15.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,292
15.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,287
14.98%
Total 16+ residents: 8,591

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,220
27.01%
Owns outright
1,051
23.27%
Other social rented
915
20.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
806
17.84%
Social rents from council
410
9.08%
Total households: 4,517

Property prices in Paston and Walton

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £250K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Paston and Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Paston and Walton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£395,000£276
Semi-Detached36£242,000£259
Terraced39£180,000£232
Flats3£117,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Paston and Walton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Paston and Walton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,000£94,000£160,000£130,000
2017£237,500£88,000£155,500£133,250
2018£221,500£105,000£168,500£141,500
2019£290,000£92,000£177,500£144,000
2020£234,250£98,000£184,000£148,000
2021£330,000£106,000£200,000£160,000
2022£340,000£104,500£218,000£177,125
2023£380,000£117,000£218,000£183,750
2024£322,500£100,000£225,000£180,000
2025£385,000£116,000£241,090£177,000
2026£390,000£220,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Paston and Walton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Paston and Walton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£153£171£133
2017£186£138£186£148
2018£195£175£192£157
2019£233£168£197£164
2020£238£154£205£187
2021£276£160£207£187
2022£279£183£248£215
2023£265£208£248£198
2024£278£172£236£213
2025£254£159£252£194
2026£250£247£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Paston and Walton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Paston and Walton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Paston and Walton

Is Paston and Walton safe?

Paston and Walton records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Paston and Walton?

The median sale price in Paston and Walton is £200,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Paston and Walton?

Paston and Walton has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Paston and Walton?

Paston and Walton scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Paston and Walton sits around rank 9,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Paston and Walton?

The average household income in Paston and Walton is around £47,081 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Paston and Walton?

Paston and Walton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Iva Banyalieva (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Paston and Walton

PE46WD

Mountsteven Avenue

PE46WS

Lincoln Road

PE46HN

Mountsteven Avenue

PE47XJ

Donaldson Drive

PE47XB

Freston

PE46AG

South View Road

PE46AN

Windsor Avenue

PE46SG

Fulbridge Road

PE46AL

Lincoln Road

PE46BX

Bright Street

PE46ZA

Walton Park

PE46ZR

Bright Street

PE46SQ

Magee Road

PE47UY

Paston Ridings

PE46SN

Fulbridge Road

PE46AH

Lincoln Road

PE46ER

Fane Road

PE46HL

Lindsey Close

PE47PX

Whiston Close

PE47XE

Weedon Close

PE46DE

Warwick Road

PE47BL

Sheepwalk

PE47UN

Cambrian Way

PE47PU

Pilton Close

PE47UT

Cotswold Close

PE46AX

Lincoln Road

PE46AY

Marholm Road

PE47XQ

Donaldson Drive

PE47UU

Brendon Garth

PE46HD

Churchfield Road

PE46EY

Holland Avenue

PE46EZ

Holland Close

PE47XG

Paston Ridings

PE47PP

Southwick Close

PE47YB

Saddle Court

PE47BQ

Paynesholm

PE47ZS

Seymour Place

PE46EB

Willesden Avenue

PE47YQ

Bartram Gate

PE47YF

Paston Ridings

PE46BS

Mead Close

PE46SR

Fulbridge Road

PE47XH

Donaldson Drive

PE46HF

Carleton Crest

PE46AE

Lincoln Road

PE47DU

Whitwell

PE47XN

Pratt Avenue

PE47UP

Paston Ridings

PE46ES

Fane Road

PE47UZ

Paston Ridings

PE47BG

Paynesholm

PE47YG

Paston Ridings

PE47DX

Whitwell

PE46HT

Mountsteven Avenue

PE47EN

Freston

PE47EJ

Crabtree

PE46HJ

Croyland Road

PE46SS

Fulbridge Road

PE46HH

Luddington Road

PE46SU

Wordsworth Close

PE47PT

Osbourne Close

PE46FG

Lincoln Road

PE47XD

Windrush Drive

PE46BQ

Frederick Drive

PE46BH

Sandringham Road

PE47PS

Paston Ridings

PE46BG

The Lawns

PE47BA

Pittneys

PE46AB

Lincoln Road

PE46GB

Churchfield Court

PE46LG

Bright Street

PE46JD

Conway Avenue

PE47UR

Paston Ridings

PE47BJ

Sheepwalk

PE46AZ

Baxter Close

PE46DB

Warwick Road

PE46SY

Mulberry Gardens

PE46QS

Rockingham Grove

PE46HW

Mountsteven Avenue

PE47XX

Chelmer Garth

PE47BE

Cathwaite

PE47PN

Ringstead Road

PE46EX

Caverstede Road

PE47DR

Honeyhill

PE46EP

Montagu Road

PE46GS

Walton Park

PE46HX

Mountsteven Avenue

PE47NJ

Paston and Walton

PE46BU

Fulbridge Road

PE46JQ

Arundel Road

PE46AS

Lincoln Road

PE46HE

Churchfield Road

PE46EU

Paston Lane

PE46BP

Lincoln Road

PE47BB

Pittneys

PE46HQ

Guthlac Avenue

PE47XP

Donaldson Drive

PE46BW

Bright Street

PE47PY

Stowehill Road

PE46HG

Croyland Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.