Paston sits within Peterborough's Paston and Walton neighbourhood, a family-friendly area built around solid schools and reasonable house prices. Paston Ridings Primary sits right in the neighbourhood, with Queen Katharine Academy within walking distance, and both carry Good ratings. Terraces and flats offer particularly good value here, crime figures keep falling year on year, and living costs sit below the UK average, making it a practical choice for families and first-time buyers alike. The surrounding neighbourhoods reinforce this sense of affordability and community. Dogsthorpe, Gunthorpe and Werrington all show the same pattern: low and falling crime, mid-range or below-average house prices, and strong local schools backed up by everyday amenities like supermarkets, pharmacies and fitness facilities within easy reach. Transport links are generally good across the area too, with the A15 and A47 providing straightforward road access, a dedicated busway serving Werrington, and cycle routes making local journeys easy in Gunthorpe. Further out, Eye, Thorney and Newborough offer a quieter, more rural alternative, with excellent air quality and over a third of residents working from home, though public transport there is more limited. Across the board, these neighbourhoods share a few defining traits: affordability relative to Peterborough's premium areas, consistently good primary schools, low and improving crime rates, and good air quality. Housing types vary by neighbourhood, with semi-detached and terraced homes performing well as investments in most areas, while flats tend to be the cheapest entry point. Whether you're after the settled suburban feel of Werrington, the practical value of Dogsthorpe and Gunthorpe, or the rural calm of Eye and Thorney, Paston and its surrounding neighbourhoods offer a solid, low-crime base with good value for families and professionals alike.