Walton
Peterborough 006 · 5 sub-areas · 8,518 residents
Peterborough 006 is a predominantly residential part of Peterborough, home to around 8,500 people and skewing noticeably older than many comparable areas. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £863 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — and nearly seven in ten households own their home outright or with a mortgage, giving the area a settled, owner-occupier feel.
Walton 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. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Walton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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.
Walton in Peterborough
Living in Walton
This part of Peterborough has a quieter, established character compared to the city's more transient inner areas. Owner-occupation dominates — roughly 69% of households own their home — and the age profile tilts older, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. It doesn't have the turnover of a student or young-professional quarter; it's a place where people tend to stay.
On cost, Peterborough 006 sits at the affordable end even by Peterborough's already reasonable standards. Two-bed rents average around £863 a month, comfortably below the national median of around £1,200. One-beds come in at roughly £684, and three-beds at around £1,038. Rents have been largely flat — up just 0.7% in the past year — which is a meaningful contrast to the sharper rises seen in many English cities over the same period.
The demographic picture is one of stability. Nearly 85% of residents were born in the UK, the ethnic diversity index sits at 21, and the unemployment claimant rate of 5.5% is moderate rather than acute. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 23% of residents — close to but slightly below the national average — and median resident earnings land at roughly £29,800 a year.
Practically, this is a car-dependent part of the city. Around 59% of residents drive to work, and the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4 km away in a straight line — about a 50-minute walk, so realistically you're driving or cycling to catch a train. The rail commute into London runs at just under 97 minutes by public transport. Broadband coverage is strong: 100% of premises can access gigabit speeds. For a full picture of the streets and sub-areas within Peterborough 006, see the sub-areas list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Peterborough 006 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, owner-occupier area with affordable rents and a quiet residential character. The older age profile and high home-ownership rate give it a stable feel. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent, the Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are below the national average, and crime runs slightly above the UK norm.
- What is the rent in Peterborough 006?
- A one-bed averages around £684 a month, a two-bed around £863, and a three-bed around £1,038. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose just 0.7% in the past year, so costs have been unusually stable compared to much of England.
- Is Peterborough 006 safe?
- Crime runs at around 98 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK average of roughly 80. It's not among the highest-crime areas nationally, but it's worth checking street-level data for the specific roads you're considering, as rates can vary significantly within the neighbourhood boundary.
- What's the commute from Peterborough 006 to central Peterborough and beyond?
- Most residents drive — around 59% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4 km away (about a 50-minute walk, so most drive to it). From there, London is around 97 minutes by public transport, Birmingham around 155 minutes, and Manchester around 235 minutes.
- Who lives in Peterborough 006?
- Predominantly older, settled residents — nearly a quarter are 65 or over, and around 69% own their home. It's not a young-professional or student area. Single-person households make up roughly a third of the total, and around 85% of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Peterborough 006?
- There are 68 schools within 2 km, though only around 44% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is under 1 km away. Families should check individual Ofsted reports for schools in their specific catchment before committing.
- How affordable is buying a home in Peterborough 006?
- The median sale price is around £247,000, and a typical buyer saving a standard deposit could realistically get there in about four years on a local salary. That's a relatively accessible timeline compared to southern England, though rent takes up roughly half of average take-home pay in the meantime.