Paston
Peterborough 007 · 7 sub-areas · 12,526 residents
Peterborough 007 is a densely populated pocket of Peterborough, home to around 12,500 people. Rents here are notably affordable — a typical two-bedroom home lets for about £863 a month, well below the national two-bedroom median. The area has one of the highest social housing concentrations in the city, which shapes both its costs and its community character.
Paston 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 Paston?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; 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; 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 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Paston in Peterborough
Living in Paston
This part of Peterborough sits at the affordable end of the city's rental market, with a population density and housing mix that sets it apart from more suburban stretches. Nearly two in five households are in social housing — a share that's unusual even by Peterborough standards — and owner-occupation is lower than the city norm at under 40%. The result is a neighbourhood that feels more settled and communal than transient, though not wealthy.
The cost picture is genuinely one of the area's strongest draws. A two-bedroom home runs around £863 a month, and a one-bedroom can be had for about £684. Three-bedroom family homes average roughly £1,038. Rents barely moved in the last year — up less than 1% — which will be a relief to anyone watching rents climb across the East of England. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,293 a year, in line with the wider Peterborough rate.
Who lives here? The population skews young and family-oriented. Nearly three in ten residents are under 18 — a notably high share — and younger adults aged 18 to 34 make up about a quarter of the population. Single-person households account for roughly 29%, but couples with children are also a significant presence at around 22%. The degree-qualification rate sits at 19%, which is below the national average, and the unemployment claimant rate of around 5.5% is elevated compared to the wider East of England.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.6 km away in straight-line distance — around a 45-minute walk, so most people drive or take a bus. Car use dominates at nearly 66% of commuters. The area has full gigabit broadband coverage, which is a genuine asset. For sub-areas and specific streets within Peterborough 007, see the streets and sub-areas listed below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Peterborough 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are low, greenspace is within easy reach for most residents, and it has a strong family-oriented community feel. The trade-offs are an elevated crime rate and a below-average proportion of high-rated schools nearby. It suits renters who value affordability and community stability over city-centre polish.
- What is the rent in Peterborough 007?
- A one-bedroom home averages around £684 a month, a two-bedroom about £863, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,038. Rents here are well below the UK national two-bedroom median of around £1,200 and barely moved in the past year. Note these are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Peterborough 007 safe?
- Crime runs at around 113 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in the bottom two deprivation deciles nationally, which correlates with the higher crime rate. Street-level variation can be significant, so it's worth checking the police.uk map for specific streets.
- What's the commute from Peterborough 007 to central Peterborough?
- Most residents drive — around 66% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 3.6 km away in a straight line, so public transport requires a bus connection or a long walk to reach it. Only around 5.5% of residents use public transport to commute.
- Who lives in Peterborough 007?
- The area has a notably young and family-heavy population — nearly 29% of residents are under 18. Around 42% of households are in social housing, which is well above average. Single-person households account for about 29%, and roughly a quarter of residents are aged 18 to 34. Around 72% were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Peterborough 007?
- There are 97 schools within 2 km of typical residents, giving plenty of choice on proximity. However, only around 42.5% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.6 km away. Always verify current ratings on the Ofsted website.
- How far is Peterborough 007 from London by train?
- The rail journey to London takes around 92 minutes from Peterborough station. The station itself is roughly 3.6 km from the centre of this neighbourhood in a straight line, so factor in the time to get there — most residents drive to the station rather than walking.