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About

Werrington sits to the north of Peterborough city centre, characterised by residential neighbourhoods built primarily in the latter half of the 20th century. The area is divided into Werrington Village and Werrington Parkway, with housing ranging from post-war semis to more modern developments. Green spaces are integrated throughout, including the expansive Werrington Park and the fields surrounding the local athletics track.

A notable focal point is the historic All Saints' Church, which stands at the heart of the older village section. The area functions as a largely self-contained suburb, with local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Its road and pathway network provides direct links to the city centre, the A15, and the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Ferry Meadows country park.

Area overview

On average Werrington has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Werrington is £59,885 per year. There are 3 schools in Werrington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Werrington is home to around 5,737 people, with a population density of about 2,883.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Werrington Population
5,737
Population density
2,883.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.49(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.38(+42%)
Shoplifting
13.42(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.32(+15%)
Burglary
3.66(+32%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,646
80.95%
Other White
419
7.3%
Indian
109
1.9%
African
92
1.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
59
1.03%
Total population: 5,739

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,181
25.31%
Level 3 (A level)
874
18.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
836
17.92%
No qualifications
773
16.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
614
13.16%
Total 16+ residents: 4,666

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
827
33.51%
Owns outright
738
29.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
463
18.76%
Other social rented
294
11.91%
Social rents from council
81
3.28%
Total households: 2,468

Property prices in Werrington

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £310K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Werrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Werrington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£298,000£285
Semi-Detached13£235,000£307
Terraced14£195,000£255
Flats3£113,500£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Werrington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werrington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£150,000£162,000£127,000
2017£217,250£95,000£167,500£140,500
2018£250,500£91,500£175,000£155,250
2019£227,500£91,000£183,750£155,000
2020£258,500£101,000£210,000£159,000
2021£241,000£90,000£205,000£168,500
2022£286,500£71,500£217,000£180,000
2023£305,000£53,000£205,000£175,000
2024£297,500£127,000£224,500£186,000
2025£310,000£110,000£227,000£190,000
2026£250,000£235,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werrington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werrington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£142£214£173
2017£219£186£210£157
2018£241£173£231£186
2019£237£186£232£184
2020£242£176£255£176
2021£253£204£240£208
2022£291£210£301£241
2023£318£189£278£269
2024£287£182£272£230
2025£284£223£297£252
2026£290£316£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werrington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Werrington

Is Werrington safe?

Werrington records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Werrington?

The median sale price in Werrington is £235,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Werrington?

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

How deprived is Werrington?

Werrington scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Werrington sits around rank 18,687 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 Werrington?

The average household income in Werrington is around £59,885 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

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.