Postcode PE2 5TS 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 high crime levels, with around 73.0 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 3.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Orton West & Castor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Orton West & Castor has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from PE2 5TS.
Orton West & Castor near PE2 5TS 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 in Orton Waterville area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £249,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £70,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £190,000 |
| Detached | 57 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orton Waterville
In the PE2 5TS postcode area, located within Orton West & Castor, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE2 5TS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Paxton Road, Peterborough, PE2 5LD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Ortongate Centre, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5TD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 5 Ortongate Centre, Peterborough, PE2 5TD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Europa Grocery Centre | Misterton Court, Peterborough, PE2 5TQ | Walking directions to Europa Grocery Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Orton Superstore | 2-3 Mattley Centre, Peterborough, PE2 5YQ | Walking directions to Orton Superstore |
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.
Elected local representatives for PE2 5TS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Bowerbanks
Orton Waterville - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam Carling
North West Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.