PE3 6AE is a well-regarded residential area on Fairmead Way, 0.9km from Woodston in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Ravensthorpe ward and the Peterborough constituency.
For serious buyers, PE3 6AE is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, down 14.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00079351 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRMEAD WAY, PE3 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRMEAD WAY, PE3 6AE.
307
46
£ 53,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE3 6AE spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6AE. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 317,500
5 sales · Mean £ 295,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6AE is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Town Primary Academy
Richard Barnes Academy
Nene Valley Primary School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
The Beeches Primary School
Jack Hunt School
Thorpe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Majestic Wine0.9 km
- Carolines0.7 km
- Kashmir Continental Store0.5 km
- Muslim Butchers1.0 km
- Polish Shop0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative0.8 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Railworld0.9 km
- Ferrari's Cafe0.7 km
- The Bike Barista0.7 km
- Heavenly Desserts0.9 km
- The Pizza Parlour Restaurant & Music Cafe1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Blind Tiger0.9 km
- The Boathouse0.4 km
- The Grange Peterborough Limited0.9 km
- The Brewery Tap0.9 km
- Players Sport Lounge0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Doorstep Dolci0.7 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels0.9 km
- Pasty Shop0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- GMC Supplies ltd0.7 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.4 km
- Park Inn Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.7 km
- Whittlesea10.0 km
- Stamford17.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36AE · Data under Open Government Licence