Waltham Close Peterborough
36 addresses across 1 postcode (PE1), about 240 m long. USRN 30101904.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £55,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 29).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Peterborough costs £2,293 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Peterborough, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 35 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Nightingale Medical Centre, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 17% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 131 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £58,500 | £58,500 | £58,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £23,000 | £23,000 | £23,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2016 | 9 PE1 4TP | Flat or maisonette | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jan 2016 | 9 PE1 4TP | Flat or maisonette | £50,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Oct 2014 | 29 PE1 4TP | Flat or maisonette | £58,500 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Oct 2013 | 13 PE1 4TP | Flat or maisonette | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Oct 2002 | 9 PE1 4TP | Flat or maisonette | £23,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (21); House, mid-terrace (8); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1967-1975 (29); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (26); rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Peterborough in 2026-27: Band D £2,293 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,529 | £1,784 | £2,039 | £2,293 | £2,803 | £3,313 | £3,822 | £4,587 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (96% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former John Mansfield School Remote Playing Field Poplar Avenue Dogsthorpe Peterborough: up to 116 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 11 m and 13 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE1 4TP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hallaton Road Welland | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queensgate Bus Park Peterborough | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Wellington Street Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp Pulse | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 79.2 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nightingale Medical Centre | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dogsthorpe Pharmacy | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Paston Health Centre | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Peterborough City Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Thorpe Wood Police Station | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodfield Park 8.5 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,880 m² | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Norwood Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Northolme Coppice | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
| Highlees Spinney | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Grimeshaw Wood | Wood | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) west |
| Pocock's Wood | Wood | 4.8 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 36 |
35 of the street's 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Peterborough: see them on the Peterborough page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welland Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 280 m | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dogsthorpe Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lime Academy Parnwell | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newark Hill Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Drive Secondary Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Manor Drive Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Inspire Education Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| City of Peterborough Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greater Peterborough UTC | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas Deacon Academy | All-through | 7–19 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars Pre-School Welland PE1 4TR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| The Buttercup Cafe PE1 4TR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Greenwood Academies Trust at Welland Primary School PE1 4TR | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Woodfield Park Pre School PE1 4XE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Family Action Food club and Food on your doorstep PE1 4XE | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| ABM Catering Ltd @ Marshfields School PE1 4PP | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Welland Minimart PE1 4XQ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Willow Garden PE1 4XQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Pizza GoGo Peterborough PE1 4XQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Blue Diamond PE1 4YZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Inflata Nation PE1 4YZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd PE1 4YZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stathern Road (38); On or near Langton Road (32); On or near Hallaton Road (22); On or near Dalby Court (15); On or near Branston Rise (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 17% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 64% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 63% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PE1 4TP: 36 addresses
Nearby streets
Stathern Road · Belvoir Way · Hungarton Court · Hallaton Road · Redmile Walk · Langton Road · Hungarton Court · Redmile Walk · Dalby Court · Somerby Garth · Ratcliffe Court · Twyford Gardens
All the streets in PE1 and across Peterborough.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.