Orton Malborne & Goldhay
Peterborough 021 · 6 sub-areas · 9,734 residents
Peterborough 021 is a residential area within Peterborough, home to around 9,700 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £863 a month — noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed — though nearly half of take-home pay still goes on rent. With a notably high share of social housing and a young age profile, it's one of the more affordable but stretched parts of the city.
Orton Malborne & Goldhay is a mid-density neighbourhood of Peterborough in the East of England region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Orton Malborne & Goldhay?
The area is unusually green for its density — 8 parks and 4 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Orton Malborne & Goldhay in Peterborough
Living in Orton Malborne & Goldhay
This part of Peterborough has a distinctly working-class residential character. More than a third of households are in social housing — nearly 35% — which is substantially above the Peterborough average and gives the area a different feel from the city's more owner-occupied outer suburbs. It's not a commuter enclave or a student quarter; it's a place where people have put down roots, often for a generation or more.
Rent is low by any national measure. You'll pay around £863 a month for a two-bed, well under the UK average of roughly £1,200, and a one-bed runs about £684. The trade-off is that incomes here are also modest — a median resident salary of around £29,800 a year — which means nearly half of take-home pay typically goes on rent. Affordable in absolute terms, but not in proportion to local wages.
The population skews young. More than a quarter of residents are under 18, and nearly a quarter are aged 18 to 34, making it one of the younger parts of Peterborough. Single-person households account for around 32% of the total, while couples with children make up roughly 19%. It's a mixed picture — families alongside younger renters and a significant number of people living alone.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.3 km away — about a 53-minute walk, so you'd want a bus or a bike. The rail link puts central London around 99 minutes away by public transport, which is usable but not fast. Most residents drive: nearly 57% commute by car. Greenspace is reasonably close, with an average distance of around 380 metres to the nearest park or open space. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Peterborough 021 a nice place to live?
- It's affordable and has a strong community character, with a high share of long-term residents in social housing. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly two-thirds above the national average and school quality that's well below the national norm. It suits people who need low rents and don't mind a less polished environment, but it may not suit families prioritising schools or those who value low crime above all else.
- What is the rent in Peterborough 021?
- A one-bed runs around £684 a month, a two-bed about £863, and a three-bed roughly £1,038. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents have been largely flat, rising just 0.7% over the past year.
- Is Peterborough 021 safe?
- Crime is elevated. The area records around 134 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It sits in deprivation decile 2, placing it among the more deprived parts of England, which typically correlates with higher rates of petty crime and antisocial behaviour.
- What's the commute from Peterborough 021 to central London?
- By public transport the journey to London takes around 99 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.3 km away, so you'll need to factor in a bus or car journey to reach it. Most residents here drive rather than commute by rail.
- Who lives in Peterborough 021?
- A young, family-heavy population — over a quarter of residents are under 18. Around 35% of households are in social housing. About 30% of residents were born outside the UK. Degree holders make up only around 19% of the population, and median resident salaries sit at roughly £29,800 a year.
- What schools are near Peterborough 021?
- There are 68 schools within 2km, but only around 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is roughly 5.3 km away. Families should check individual catchment areas carefully before choosing this area.
- How does Peterborough 021 compare to other parts of Peterborough for affordability?
- It's among the cheaper parts of the city to rent, with a two-bed at around £863 a month. The median sale price of about £192,000 and a deposit timeline of roughly 3.2 years make buying more attainable than in much of England. The challenge is that local wages are also relatively low, so the rent-to-income ratio is still tight.