Welcome to Castor
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Castor is a rural village and civil parish in the City of Peterborough unitary authority, about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of the city centre. Castor is also a nationally significant Roman archaeological site. The parish sits on the north side the River Nene valley on the south-facing slope of a limestone plateau eroded by the river. Just beyond the parish, to the north and west, are the ancient woodlands of Castor Hanglands, Moore Wood and other copses.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,372 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
857 (2021) |
Density |
62 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.7 |
Ward |
Glinton and Castor |
District |
Peterborough |
Postcodes |
PE3, PE5, PE6 |
ONS ID |
E04001105 |
Council
Contact details for Castor Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Castor Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Castor Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Castor Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Castor Parish.
Local News
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Fieldsports Live, Castor near Peterborough, Friday 9th February 2024
Published: 10th Jan 2024
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Refurbished village pub near Peterborough seeks new tenant
Published: 26th Mar 2024
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Castor and Ailsworth homes plan mentioned in The Commons
Published: 8th Mar 2024