PE3 6AJ is a safe, established residential area on The Drive, 0.9km from Woodston in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
Day-to-day life in PE3 6AJ has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, up 20.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00079352 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DRIVE, PE3 6AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, PE3 6AJ.
311
35
£ 47,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines PE3 6AJ — 53% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 20.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6AJ. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
8 sales · Mean £ 318,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6AJ is moderate at 54 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
Brewster Avenue Infant School
Nene Valley Primary School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
The Beeches Primary School
Bishop Creighton Academy
Woodston Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Majestic Wine0.8 km
- Haji Baba Halal Meats1.0 km
- Panku Peterborough @ Asda1.0 km
- Stop & Shop0.9 km
- Carolines0.8 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Clarks Guest House0.9 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.6 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.5 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Glo Golf Ltd1.0 km
- Higgsy’s1.0 km
- Compass Group at Asda1.0 km
- Railworld0.8 km
- The Sanctuary Peterborough0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Asda Superstore1.0 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Central England Co-operative0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Happy Valley0.9 km
- Ming Garden0.9 km
- Moonlight Takeaway0.9 km
- Hassan's Grill0.9 km
- Megabite0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Palmerston Arms0.9 km
- Yard of Ale0.9 km
- Blind Tiger0.8 km
- Charlies1.0 km
- The Stone Works0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.7 km
- Whittlesea9.9 km
- Stamford17.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: PE36AJ · Data under Open Government Licence