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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 moderate crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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
121
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
65.3(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.34(+119%)
Shoplifting
24.8(+249%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.35(+108%)
Other theft
8.84(+59%)
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

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Paston and Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £555,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Paston and Walton 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 Paston and Walton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£413,000
Flats4£116,000
Semi-Detached43£239,680
Terraced33£175,000

10 years median price trend in Paston and Walton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Paston and Walton.

All postcodes in Paston and Walton

PE47UY

Paston Ridings

PE47XS

Kennet Gardens

PE46BU

Fulbridge Road

PE46EU

Paston Lane

PE46EZ

Holland Close

PE47PW

Barton Close

PE47UN

Cambrian Way

PE46EY

Holland Avenue

PE47AH

Ulverston Close

PE46ER

Fane Road

PE47BG

Paynesholm

PE47XN

Pratt Avenue

PE46SU

Wordsworth Close

PE47XQ

Donaldson Drive

PE47XE

Weedon Close

PE46AT

Sages Lane

PE46SY

Mulberry Gardens

PE47BH

Sheepwalk

PE47XR

Witham Way

PE46EB

Willesden Avenue

PE46ED

Fane Road

PE46EP

Montagu Road

PE46JD

Conway Avenue

PE47BD

Cathwaite

PE47DY

Honeyhill

PE46AB

Lincoln Road

PE46AH

Lincoln Road

PE46BG

The Lawns

PE46SN

Fulbridge Road

PE47PR

Heyford Close

PE46JQ

Arundel Road

PE46QS

Rockingham Grove

PE47UX

The Flats

PE46ES

Fane Road

PE47YQ

Bartram Gate

PE46AF

Lincoln Road

PE46BQ

Frederick Drive

PE46SQ

Magee Road

PE47ZS

Seymour Place

PE47DU

Whitwell

PE47UZ

Paston Ridings

PE47XD

Windrush Drive

PE46AE

Lincoln Road

PE46SZ

Eathwaite Green

PE47EH

Crabtree

PE47NJ

Paston and Walton

PE46HG

Croyland Road

PE46LA

Lincoln Road

PE46LG

Bright Street

PE47DG

Chadburn

PE47TG

Gunthorpe Road

PE46HS

Mountsteven Avenue

PE46JE

Arundel Road

PE46JF

Dover Road

PE47PN

Ringstead Road

PE46AW

Sandringham Road

PE46QT

Dudley Avenue

PE47BJ

Sheepwalk

PE47BQ

Paynesholm

PE47EL

Crabtree

PE47PX

Whiston Close

PE46AL

Lincoln Road

PE46BS

Mead Close

PE46BX

Bright Street

PE46AR

Lincoln Road

PE46DD

Hastings Road

PE46HE

Churchfield Road

PE46BF

Rockbourne Place

PE46BT

Fulbridge Road

PE46GB

Churchfield Court

PE46SH

Hadley Road

PE46WS

Lincoln Road

PE47YF

Paston Ridings

Data Sources

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