Postcode insights

PE2 5SL

Holcroft

Orton Longueville

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Detailed insights for PE2 5SL

Overview

Postcode PE2 5SL 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Orton Malborne & Goldhay has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,431 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Orton Malborne & Goldhay has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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

1/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from PE2 5SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Orton Malborne & Goldhay near PE2 5SL 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
2,460.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.01(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.49(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.49(+97%)
Vehicle crime
7.23(+64%)
Public order
3.94(-23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
66.16%
Other White
80
24.17%
Caribbean
6
1.81%
Other Asian
4
1.21%
Roma
4
1.21%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
22.69%
No qualifications
55
21.15%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.23%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
30.43%
Owns outright
40
28.99%
Other social rented
5
3.62%
Shared ownership
2
1.45%
Total households: 138

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE2 5SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE2 5SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202526, Holcroft, Peterborough, PE2 5SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
07 Mar 202538, Holcroft, Peterborough, PE2 5SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
27 Jan 202658, Walgrave, Peterborough, PE2 5NSTerracedFreehold£220,000
11 Apr 202584, Walgrave, Peterborough, PE2 5NSTerracedFreehold£156,000
26 Jan 202624, Walgrave, Peterborough, PE2 5NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the PE2 5SL postcode area, located within Orton Malborne & Goldhay, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE2 5SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBraybrook Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableLime Academy OrtonAcademy special sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryLeighton Primary and PreschoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE2 5SL
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 miNisa Local2 Eldern, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5NHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miOne Stop64 Hargate Way, Peterborough, PE7 8DSWalking 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 5SL, 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 021CE01015640
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE2 5SL

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

The area around PE2 5SL records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5SL?

The median sale price around PE2 5SL 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 5SL?

There are 11 schools close to PE2 5SL, 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 5SL?

PE2 5SL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,431 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for North West Cambridgeshire covering PE2 5SL 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.