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Paston and Walton

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Crime
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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. The median sale price in Paston and Walton is £210,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £260,000. There are 3 schools in Paston and Walton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 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: £210,000
Price per sq ft: £249
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £260K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £249 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
Detached15£390,000£329
Semi-Detached36£235,000£261
Terraced37£177,000£234
Flats1£117,000£194

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£335,000£116,000£239,680£176,000
2026£346,950—£210,000£175,000
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£259£159£251£192
2026£329—£261£242
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district.

Band A£1,529
Band B£1,784
Band C£2,039
Band D£2,293
Band E£2,803
Band F£3,313
Band G£3,822
Band H£4,587

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Paston and Walton ward.

Local councillors

Iva Banyalieva

Paston & Walton - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative