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West Town & Woodston

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About

West Town sits immediately west of Peterborough city centre. The area is a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war housing, with local shopping parades and social clubs on its main roads. A community centre runs activities for all ages and several primary schools serve the neighbourhood. Small parks and playgrounds are dotted through the streets, and most residents reach the centre and station by a short walk or frequent bus. The street pattern shows rows of terraced streets giving way to broader avenues toward the outer edges.

Woodston lies south of the River Nene and retains traces of its former village core. Residential streets sit alongside pockets of light industry and riverside land; where the river meets the bank there are stepped revetments and old mooring posts that hint at past wharf activity. A railway line marks a firm edge to parts of the area and rows of former warehouses and yards have been repurposed for small businesses. Local pubs, churches and community groups provide focal points, and residents take an active interest in protecting play spaces and greens.

Area overview

On average West Town & Woodston has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Town & Woodston is £56,667 per year. There are 8 schools in West Town & Woodston: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Town & Woodston is home to around 12,527 people, with a population density of about 5,059.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Town & Woodston Population
12,527
Population density
5,059 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.47(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.02(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.34(+46%)
Shoplifting
8.46(+19%)
Vehicle crime
6.39(+40%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,722
45.69%
Other White
2,053
16.39%
Pakistani
1,681
13.42%
Indian
747
5.96%
Other Asian
469
3.74%
Total population: 12,524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,057
32.18%
No qualifications
2,022
21.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,354
14.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,249
13.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,024
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 9,500

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,624
34.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,419
29.78%
Owns outright
904
18.97%
Other social rented
442
9.28%
Social rents from council
177
3.71%
Total households: 4,765

Property prices in West Town & Woodston

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 in West Town & Woodston area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Town & Woodston 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 West Town & Woodston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£376,500
Flats16£125,000
Semi-Detached33£230,000
Terraced35£190,000

10 years median price trend in West Town & Woodston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Town & Woodston.

Data Sources

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