PE3 6AN is a mixed residential area on Thorpe Road, 0.9km from Boroughbury in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE3 6AN offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6AN are sourced from Output Area E00079347 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE ROAD, PE3 6AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE ROAD, PE3 6AN.
390
36
£ 47,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PE3 6AN has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6AN. The average age is 35.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6AN 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
Brewster Avenue Infant School
The Beeches Primary School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Nene Valley Primary School
Bishop Creighton Academy
Gladstone Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.9 km
- JP Butcher0.9 km
- Majestic Wine0.7 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- Haji Baba Halal Meats0.8 km
- + 88 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Clarks Guest House0.9 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.4 km
- The Bull Hotel0.9 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.6 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Fratelli0.9 km
- Glo Golf Ltd0.8 km
- Higgsy’s0.8 km
- Compass Group at Asda0.8 km
- Double Bubble Tea House0.9 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Asda Superstore0.8 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative0.8 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Happy Valley0.9 km
- Ming Garden0.9 km
- Moonlight Takeaway0.9 km
- Rico's Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Hassan's Grill0.9 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Palmerston Arms0.9 km
- Yard of Ale0.9 km
- Blind Tiger0.7 km
- Charlies0.9 km
- The College Arms1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.5 km
- Whittlesea9.7 km
- Stamford17.4 km
Bus Stops
- Peterborough Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36AN · Data under Open Government Licence