PE3 is a postcode district in Peterborough, East of England, covering 606 active and 445 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PE3 (19%) is characterised by a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (17%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a council estate or housing association area with many young families. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes PE3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PE3 are around £246k, down 14.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PE3 at 418 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, PE3 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PE3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PE3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PE3 postcode area.
33,411
37
£ 40,340 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
PE3 is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £246k. Property prices are trending down 14.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Heltwate School
King's Lynn Nursery School
Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School
Watlington Community Primary School
West Winch Primary School
South Wootton Infant School
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Premier Stores
- Priory Store
- Shopping Basket 2
- Westwood Filling Station
- Westwood Food and Wine
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough
- DTP Hospitality UK Limited
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- City of Peterborough Sports Club
- Costa
- Greggs
- Alpha Centre Cafe
- Authentic Greek Gyros Company
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi
- Central England Co-operative
- Co-Op
- Iceland
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Coopers
- Court Snooker
- Fox & Hounds
- Oxcart
- Planet Ice
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Fryz Fish & Chips
- Ho's Garden
- The Curry Masala
- Toppings & Fries
- Hot Junction / Burger Stop
- + 12 more
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