Hargate & Orton Longueville
Peterborough 022 · 5 sub-areas · 12,299 residents
Peterborough 022 is a residential area within Peterborough, home to around 12,300 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £863 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a two-bed — and the area sits in the middle of the deprivation spectrum for England. It's predominantly owner-occupied, with a young age profile and strong family-household representation.
Hargate & Orton Longueville is a green, lower-density part of Peterborough — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hargate & Orton Longueville?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £976 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hargate & Orton Longueville in Peterborough
Living in Hargate & Orton Longueville
This part of Peterborough has the feel of an established residential area rather than a city-centre neighbourhood. Owner-occupation runs at over 62%, which gives the streets a settled, lived-in quality — people here tend to stay rather than pass through. Around one in four households is a couple with children, and the under-18 population makes up nearly a quarter of residents.
Rent here is competitive by any national measure. A two-bedroom home comes in at around £863 a month, well below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. Even within Peterborough, this area sits at an accessible point on the price spectrum. That affordability, combined with a decent median property price of around £265,000, means the path to ownership is shorter here than in most English cities — the typical deposit takes around 4.4 years to save on local wages.
The population skews young: roughly 26% of residents are aged 18–34, and a further 25% are under 18. That means a lot of young families and working-age adults. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 34% of residents — above what you'd expect in many comparable Peterborough neighbourhoods. Around 24% of the population was born outside the UK, contributing to a moderate ethnic diversity index of 31.
Practically, the area is car-dependent — over half of residents drive to work, and public transport use for commuting is low at around 3%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.1 km away, about a 39-minute walk or a short drive. Greenspace is reasonably accessible, with a typical resident around 432 metres from the nearest green area. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Peterborough 022 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented residential area with affordable rents and high owner-occupation rates. The trade-off is a crime rate above the national average and a below-average share of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding. It suits buyers and renters who prioritise affordability and a quieter residential feel over city-centre amenities.
- What is the rent in Peterborough 022?
- A one-bedroom property typically costs around £684 a month, a two-bedroom around £863, and a three-bedroom around £1,038. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents have risen just 0.7% year-on-year, one of the slower growth rates in the region.
- Is Peterborough 022 safe?
- Crime runs at around 129 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably above the UK national average of roughly 80. The area sits at IMD decile 6 — moderate rather than high deprivation. It's worth checking police.uk for street-level data on your specific road before moving.
- What's the commute from Peterborough 022 to central London?
- The rail journey to London takes around 85 minutes. The nearest mainline station is roughly 3.1 km away — most residents drive there rather than walk. Over half of residents commute by car, and public transport use for commuting is low at around 3%.
- Who lives in Peterborough 022?
- Mostly young families and working-age adults. Around half the population is under 35, and about a quarter of households are couples with children. Over 62% of homes are owner-occupied, giving the area a settled character. Around 24% of residents were born outside the UK.
- What schools are near Peterborough 022?
- There are 59 schools within a typical 2km catchment distance. Around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 4.1 km away. Checking specific catchment boundaries before choosing a street is strongly advisable.
- How affordable is buying a home in Peterborough 022?
- The median property price is around £265,000, and the typical deposit takes about 4.4 years to save on local wages — faster than most English cities. Resident median earnings run at roughly £29,800 a year, which makes ownership achievable but requires disciplined saving.