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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
5/10
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
38.95(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.46(+43%)
Drugs
10.18(+292%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.22(+13%)
Other theft
5.68(+2%)
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

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £248,750 in Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Walton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£383,000
Flats4£116,000
Semi-Detached59£245,000
Terraced15£200,000

10 years median price trend in Walton

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

Data Sources

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