PE5 postcode: what it's like to live there
The PE5 district covers Orton West & Castor, Walton. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 2 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£310k
England £300k
Recorded crime
60
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
8.0 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£41,785
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
97%
of homes
Council tax
£2,255
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
12 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in PE5
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£415k
Semi-detached
£260k
Terraced
£198k
Primary schools in PE5
- Castor CofE Primary School · PE5 7AY · Good (2024) · Bottom 36% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Ormiston Bushfield Academy · PE2 5RQ · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 44% in England
- Jack Hunt Academy · PE3 9PY · Good (2023) · Bottom 29% in England
- Nene Park Academy · PE2 7EA · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 48% in England
- Queen Katharine Academy · PE4 6HX · Inadequate in some areas (2025) · Bottom 2% in England
- Ken Stimpson Academy · PE4 6JT · Requires improvement (2022) · Bottom 25% in England
- Hampton College · PE7 8BF · Good (2023) · Bottom 47% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in PE5
- Castor and Ailsworth Preschool · PE5 7AX · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in PE5
- Ailsworth Medical Centre · PE5 7AF
Neighbourhoods in PE5
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of PE5 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orton West & Castor | 98% | £310k | Low | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the PE5 postcode?
PE5 covers 2 neighbourhoods in Orton West & Castor, Walton, with 52 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in PE5?
The typical home price across PE5's neighbourhoods is £310k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in PE5?
1 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a PE5 postcode.