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PE2 5NB

Weatherthorn

Orton Longueville

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Detailed insights for PE2 5NB

Overview

Postcode PE2 5NB is located in an urban city, within the Orton Longueville ward of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hargate & Orton Longueville area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hargate & Orton Longueville is £60,967 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Hargate & Orton Longueville has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,121 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hargate & Orton Longueville has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hargate & Orton Longueville is £60,967 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from PE2 5NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Hargate & Orton Longueville near PE2 5NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Peterborough located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
4,051.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.15(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.57(+199%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.88(+56%)
Public order
7.41(+45%)
Vehicle crime
6.79(+54%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
87.36%
Other White
17
6.32%
African
5
1.86%
Other Asian
3
1.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.12%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
26.2%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.4%
No qualifications
39
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.66%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
52.73%
Owns with a mortgage
45
40.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.64%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.82%
Social rents from council
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Orton Longueville

Median price£198,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £241K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Orton Longueville area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orton Longueville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£265,000£316
Semi-Detached14£211,000£272
Terraced31£180,000£194
Flats2£134,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Orton Longueville

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orton Longueville.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£105,000£158,000£125,000
2017£241,000£119,500£150,000£130,000
2018£247,500£100,000£165,500£142,500
2019£293,250£104,750£176,000£147,000
2020£263,500£107,000£174,500£147,000
2021£266,250£106,500£180,000£161,000
2022£370,000£120,000£220,000£178,000
2023£331,500£88,000£230,000£182,500
2024£320,000£97,500£210,000£185,000
2025£255,000£134,000£222,500£190,000
2026£285,000£210,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orton Longueville.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orton Longueville.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£107£199£124
2017£241£126£210£131
2018£240£139£223£149
2019£238£139£221£155
2020£262£109£210£150
2021£280£172£231£166
2022£303£193£277£189
2023£326£180£251£186
2024£299£164£265£193
2025£276£197£293£190
2026£316£283£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orton Longueville.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Orton Longueville in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE2 5NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE2 5NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202534, Weatherthorn, Peterborough, PE2 5NBTerracedFreehold£265,000
31 Mar 202529, Weatherthorn, Peterborough, PE2 5NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
05 May 202682, Weatherthorn, Peterborough, PE2 5NDTerracedFreehold£255,000
17 Apr 202669, Weatherthorn, Peterborough, PE2 5NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
23 Jan 202677, Weatherthorn, Peterborough, PE2 5NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the PE2 5NB postcode area, located within Hargate & Orton Longueville, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE2 5NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLeighton Primary and PreschoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryNene Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Botolph's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE2 5NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE2 5NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa Local2 Eldern, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miBookerMorley Way, Peterborough, PE2 7BPWalking directions to Booker
0.4 miSpar27-28 Herlington, Peterborough, PE2 5PWWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miCo-op FoodGordon Way, Peterborough, PE2 7DFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miOne Stop31 Herlington Centre, Peterborough, PE2 5PWWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,671
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,371

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PE2 5NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Philip Anthony Whitworth

Orton Longueville - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sam Carling

North West Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictPeterboroughE06000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth West CambridgeshireE14001401
WardOrton LonguevilleE05010818
ParishOrton LonguevilleE04001115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hargate & Orton LonguevilleE02006877
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Peterborough 022AE01015638
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE2 5NB

Is PE2 5NB (Hargate & Orton Longueville) safe?

The area around PE2 5NB records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PE2 5NB?

The median sale price around PE2 5NB in Hargate & Orton Longueville is £198,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE2 5NB?

There are 9 schools close to PE2 5NB, including Leighton Primary and Preschool (Good), Nene Park Academy (Good) and St Botolph's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PE2 5NB?

PE2 5NB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,121 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE2 5NB (Hargate & Orton Longueville) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North West Cambridgeshire covering PE2 5NB is Sam Carling (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Philip Anthony Whitworth (Reform UK).

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.