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About

West Ward in Peterborough is a residential area located in the western part of the city. It includes neighborhoods like West Town and Orton Longueville, with a mix of housing types from detached homes to council estates. The area is served by local schools, shops, and community facilities, providing essential services for residents.

West Ward is bordered by the River Nene and features green spaces like Orton Park and the Nene Valley Railway. Public transport links connect the area to Peterborough city centre, making it accessible for commuters. The ward has a varied demographic, with families and long-term residents forming a significant part of the community.

Area overview

On average West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West is £51,675 per year. There are 1 schools in West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

11.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Population

5,644

Population density

1,567.8 per km²

Demographics

British

3,549

62.91%

Other White

638

11.31%

Indian

367

6.51%

Pakistani

304

5.39%

Other Asian

141

2.5%

Total population: 5,641

Housing

Owns outright

926

40.44%

Owns with a mortgage

574

25.07%

Other social rented

337

14.72%

Private landlord or letting agency

313

13.67%

Social rents from council

101

4.41%

Total households: 2,290

Property prices in West

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £394,500 in West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	38	£440,000	£300,000	£376,250	£525,000	£802,800
Flats	4	£125,000	£115,750	£118,750	£146,250	£185,250
Semi-Detached	5	£250,000	£216,000	£240,000	£270,500	£654,100
Terraced	7	£198,000	£99,600	£173,500	£213,500	£218,500

10 years price trend in West

All postcodes in West

PE39AB

Ferry Drive

PE36LD

Thorpe Road

PE36LS

Longthorpe Green

PE36NB

Holywell Way

PE39BT

Little Johns Close

PE39NN

Doddington Drive

PE39YX

Bretton Way

PE36NA

Grove Lane

PE36RU

Nene Parkway

PE39NQ

Peddars Way

PE39NZ

Apsley Way

PE36HT

The Covert

PE36NN

Oliver St John Place

PE39YL

Artindale

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail