Postcode PE2 5YQ 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 30.9 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 2.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Orton West & Castor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,476 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Orton West & Castor has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.4% 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 5YQ.
Orton West & Castor near PE2 5YQ 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5YQ postcode area, located within Orton West & Castor, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE2 5YQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Orton Superstore | 2-3 Mattley Centre, Peterborough, PE2 5YQ | Walking directions to Orton Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Orton Express | 48 Church Drive, Peterborough, PE2 5HE | Walking directions to Orton Express |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Paxton Road, Peterborough, PE2 5YA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Wistow Way, Peterborough, PE2 6XN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.