Postcode PE2 6SW 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 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Orton West & Castor is £52,500 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough located about 3.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Orton West & Castor has a moderate 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 112.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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 of residents in Orton West & Castor is £52,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE2 6SW.
Orton West & Castor near PE2 6SW 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Orton Waterville area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £392,998 |
| Flats | 3 | £58,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £249,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orton Waterville
In the PE2 6SW postcode area, located within Orton West & Castor, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE2 6SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Paxton Road, Peterborough, PE2 5YA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Ortongate Centre, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5TD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 5 Ortongate Centre, Peterborough, PE2 5TD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Poundland | Misterton Court, Peterborough, PE2 5TD | Walking directions to Poundland |
| 0.5 mi | Europa Grocery Centre | Misterton Court, Peterborough, PE2 5TQ | Walking directions to Europa Grocery Centre |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.