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PE2 5QL

Braybrook

Orton Longueville

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Detailed insights for PE2 5QL

Overview

Postcode PE2 5QL is located in an urban city, within the Orton Longueville ward of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Orton Malborne & Goldhay area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orton Malborne & Goldhay is £45,119 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Winyates Play Area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Orton Malborne & Goldhay has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,381 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Orton Malborne & Goldhay has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.8%

Approximately 33.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Orton Malborne & Goldhay is £45,119 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from PE2 5QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Orton Malborne & Goldhay near PE2 5QL 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE2 5QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWinyates Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Winyates Play Area

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
6,875 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.39(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.02(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.31(+31%)
Drugs
7.72(+167%)
Other crime
2.37(+21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
59.14%
Other White
93
26.57%
African
15
4.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.86%
Other
9
2.57%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
27.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
19.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
18.29%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
29.32%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.56%
Other social rented
28
21.05%
Social rents from council
17
12.78%
Owns outright
16
12.03%
Total households: 133

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE2 5QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE2 5QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202579, Clayton, Peterborough, PE2 5SDTerracedFreehold£186,000
26 Jan 202624, Walgrave, Peterborough, PE2 5NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
16 Jan 202627, Walgrave, Peterborough, PE2 5NRTerracedFreehold£152,000
31 Jul 202520, Walgrave, Peterborough, PE2 5NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
27 Jun 202520, Walgrave, Peterborough, PE2 5NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the PE2 5QL postcode area, located within Orton Malborne & Goldhay, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE2 5QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryBraybrook Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miNot applicableLime Academy OrtonAcademy special sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryLeighton Primary and PreschoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE2 5QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE2 5QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop31 Herlington Centre, Peterborough, PE2 5PWWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miSpar27-28 Herlington, Peterborough, PE2 5PWWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miVirans110-112 Paynels, Peterborough, PE2 5QPWalking directions to Virans
0.5 miNisa Local2 Eldern, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NHWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 5QL, 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)Orton Malborne & GoldhayE02003257
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Peterborough 021EE01015642
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE2 5QL

Is PE2 5QL (Orton Malborne & Goldhay) safe?

The area around PE2 5QL records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PE2 5QL?

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

What schools are near PE2 5QL?

There are 11 schools close to PE2 5QL, including Braybrook Primary Academy (Good), Lime Academy Orton and Leighton Primary and Preschool (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PE2 5QL?

PE2 5QL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,381 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE2 5QL (Orton Malborne & Goldhay) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.