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About

Walton lies in the northern part of Peterborough, bordered by the Werrington and Paston areas. The neighbourhood is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from post-war developments to more modern estates. Local amenities are concentrated along Walton Avenue, which serves as the main thoroughfare. The area provides straightforward access to the city centre via regular bus services and the nearby A15 road.

The landscape is largely defined by the presence of the Hampton township development to the west. A notable local feature is the proximity to the expansive Hampton Lakes and the surrounding parkland, offering walking routes and green space. The area is served by several local schools and is in close reach of the retail and leisure facilities at the Hampton complex, shaping much of daily life for residents.

Area overview

On average Walton has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walton is £48,305 per year. There are 3 schools in Walton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Walton is home to around 8,446 people, with a population density of about 2,823.9 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walton Population
8,446
Population density
2,823.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.73(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.44(+25%)
Drugs
10.42(+261%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.52(+34%)
Other theft
5.92(+8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,633
78.52%
Other White
740
8.76%
Pakistani
202
2.39%
Indian
185
2.19%
African
89
1.05%
Total population: 8,447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,632
23.3%
No qualifications
1,595
22.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,101
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,015
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
888
12.68%
Total 16+ residents: 7,004

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,531
40.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,100
29.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
525
13.93%
Other social rented
376
9.98%
Social rents from council
151
4.01%
Total households: 3,768

Property prices in Walton

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £289K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£395,000£285
Semi-Detached70£250,000£275
Terraced12£207,500£270
Flats4£116,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,500£108,000£169,998£156,250
2017£300,000£92,000£170,000£139,000
2018£255,000£106,000£182,000£165,000
2019£280,000£107,500£203,750£173,500
2020£245,000£124,500£200,000£175,000
2021£330,000£105,000£213,250£175,000
2022£350,000£104,500£230,000£209,500
2023£331,250£130,000£240,000£191,500
2024£323,500£110,500£230,000£210,000
2025£375,000£117,000£246,250£217,500
2026£400,000£95,000£250,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£189£192£191
2017£195£151£200£174
2018£204£178£201£202
2019£235£180£223£206
2020£244£190£219£230
2021£276£167£227£221
2022£285£198£255£250
2023£282£208£255£229
2024£286£219£252£267
2025£271£194£270£273
2026£329£215£290£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Walton

Is Walton safe?

Walton records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Walton?

The median sale price in Walton is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Walton?

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

How deprived is Walton?

Walton scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Walton sits around rank 19,171 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 Walton?

The average household income in Walton is around £48,305 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Walton

PE22NT

Papyrus Road

PE46LX

Staverton Road

PE19LJ

Papyrus Road

PE46RY

The Courtyard

PE19UZ

Papyrus Road

PE46RH

Ainsdale Drive

PE46SJ

Fulbridge Road

PE46QU

Church Street

PE19BU

Werrington

PE46LS

Lincoln Road

PE46HW

Mountsteven Avenue

PE46PW

Church Street

PE46QD

Barnes Way

PE78XT

Papyrus Road

PE46DB

Warwick Road

PE94WX

Papyrus Road

PE46HE

Churchfield Road

PE46SP

Fulbridge Road

PE47UT

Cotswold Close

PE46HF

Carleton Crest

PE46NU

Dukesmead

PE46RR

Addington Way

PE12WZ

Papyrus Road

PE19AB

Papyrus Road

PE46PJ

Edinburgh Avenue

PE46GJ

Werrington Mews

PE46AR

Lincoln Road

PE22DA

Werrington

PE19AT

Papyrus Road

PE46NP

Ely Close

PE39DW

Papyrus Road

PE46FB

Bright Street

PE46ZL

John Wesley Road

PE22NH

Papyrus Road

PE19XR

Papyrus Road

PE22BE

Werrington

PE78WT

Papyrus Road

PE46GQ

Goodwin Walk

PE19PZ

Papyrus Road

PE19ZX

Werrington

PE46BL

Frederick Drive

PE19QU

Papyrus Road

PE46BH

Sandringham Road

PE71FS

Papyrus Road

PE46LN

Lincoln Road

PE11GU

Papyrus Road

PE46WE

Rivendale

PE46SH

Hadley Road

PE46EY

Holland Avenue

PE22PE

Papyrus Road

PE14UZ

Papyrus Road

PE19LL

Papyrus Road

PE45HG

Papyrus Road

PE72FE

Papyrus Road

PE22PW

Papyrus Road

PE46FW

Chedworth Close

PE89BL

Papyrus Road

PE22TX

Werrington

PE45ER

Papyrus Road

PE22EG

Werrington

PE46AL

Lincoln Road

PE46PN

Tylers Mews

PE46EX

Caverstede Road

PE19DG

Werrington

PE46PQ

Wells Close

PE46QS

Rockingham Grove

PE22AF

Werrington

PE46PG

Bristol Avenue

PE46LT

Lincoln Road

PE22GT

Papyrus Road

PE46EW

Gallions Close

PE22BJ

Werrington

PE22AX

Werrington

PE46QX

Lancing Close

PE47YQ

Bartram Gate

PE46AJ

Marne Avenue

PE46HR

Mountsteven Avenue

PE22LD

Papyrus Road

PE45HQ

Papyrus Road

PE19ZZ

Bridge Street

PE22NG

Papyrus Road

PE19AU

Papyrus Road

PE46SN

Fulbridge Road

PE46BX

Bright Street

PE46BQ

Frederick Drive

PE46JD

Conway Avenue

PE22QU

Papyrus Road

PE46PH

Bristol Avenue

PE45BH

Papyrus Road

PE46SR

Fulbridge Road

PE46QH

Cissbury Ring

PE22AN

Werrington

PE45PG

Werrington

PE46RU

The Green

PE46EZ

Holland Close

PE46LQ

Lincoln Road

PE19XB

Papyrus Road

PE46QG

Amberley Slope

PE22DE

Werrington

PE19UL

Papyrus 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.