Postcode PE2 5HG is located in an urban city, within the Orton Waterville ward of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Orton West & Castor area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Orton West & Castor is £66,219 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough located about 2.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is St.John's Park.
Orton West & Castor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,753 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Orton West & Castor has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Orton West & Castor is £66,219 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE2 5HG.
Orton West & Castor near PE2 5HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Peterborough located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St.John's Park | Small | Walking directions to St.John's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Horseshoe Park | Small | Walking directions to Horseshoe Park |
| 0.5 mi | Winyates Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Winyates Play Area |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £299,400 in Orton Waterville area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £70,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £255,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orton Waterville
In the PE2 5HG postcode area, located within Orton West & Castor, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE2 5HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Orton Express | 48 Church Drive, Peterborough, PE2 5HE | Walking directions to Orton Express |
| 0.4 mi | Poundland | Misterton Court, Peterborough, PE2 5TD | Walking directions to Poundland |
| 0.4 mi | Europa Grocery Centre | Misterton Court, Peterborough, PE2 5TQ | Walking directions to Europa Grocery Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Virans | 110-112 Paynels, Peterborough, PE2 5QP | Walking directions to Virans |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Ortongate Centre, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5TD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.