Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

RIVER LANE, PE3 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER LANE, PE3 6AH.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PE3 6AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE3 6AH spans multiple life stages — average age 26, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £180k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE3 6AH is a lively urban neighbourhood on River Lane, 0.5km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.

Safety: Crime rates are high (365 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00187795 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6AH. The average age is 26.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.6%
Asian / British Asian23.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 136,500

2 sales · Mean £ 136,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near PE3 6AH are high at 365 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences279
Shoplifting271
Anti-social behaviour132
Public order105
Other theft65

school Local Schools

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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils0.8 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils0.9 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Nene Valley Primary School

Good312 pupils1.2 km
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The King's (The Cathedral) School

Outstanding1217 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.5 km
  • JP Butcher0.5 km
  • Majestic Wine0.2 km
  • Oxfam0.5 km
  • Haji Baba Halal Meats0.4 km
  • + 96 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Clarks Guest House0.6 km
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.4 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.6 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.3 km
  • Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre (Rivergate)0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

89 nearby
  • Fratelli0.5 km
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.4 km
  • Higgsy’s0.4 km
  • Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.9 km
  • Compass Group at Asda0.4 km
  • + 84 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Asda Superstore0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Bun Time0.8 km
  • Curryland0.8 km
  • Happy Valley0.6 km
  • Ming Garden0.6 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Coalheavers Arms1.0 km
  • Palmerston Arms0.6 km
  • The Peacock0.8 km
  • Yard of Ale0.6 km
  • Blind Tiger0.3 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.4 km
  • Whittlesea9.3 km
  • Stamford17.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.4 km
  • Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.4 km
  • Peterborough Rail Station0.4 km