Postcode PE5 7XF is located in a rural village, within the Wittering ward of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Orton West & Castor area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.1 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 5.5 miles away.
Orton West & Castor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Orton West & Castor has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% 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 PE5 7XF.
Orton West & Castor near PE5 7XF 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 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Wittering area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £1,010,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £385,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £219,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £192,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wittering
In the PE5 7XF postcode area, located within Orton West & Castor, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.