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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.

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.