Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

WATERFIELD CLOSE, PE3 6AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERFIELD CLOSE, PE3 6AS.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE3 6AS 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.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

46% of PE3 6AS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 26.2% year-on-year.

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

PE3 6AS is a mixed residential area on Waterfield Close, 0.8km from West Town in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE3 6AS offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, up 26.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6AS are sourced from Output Area E00079347 (shared with 11 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 6AS. 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

White / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian35.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

19 sales · Mean £ 310,460

Terraced

£ 315,000

27 sales · Mean £ 326,285

Flat

£ 214,000

3 sales · Mean £ 210,498

Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

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

Crime around PE3 6AS is moderate at 70 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.

Violence and sexual offences119
Anti-social behaviour79
Public order23
Shoplifting20
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.2 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils0.4 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils0.9 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils1.1 km
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Nene Valley Primary School

Good312 pupils1.2 km
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Gladstone Primary Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.3 km
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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

96 nearby
  • Greek Delicatessen Food Shop1.0 km
  • JP Butcher1.0 km
  • Majestic Wine0.8 km
  • Oxfam1.0 km
  • Haji Baba Halal Meats1.0 km
  • + 91 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Fratelli1.0 km
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.9 km
  • Higgsy’s0.9 km
  • Deannahs Diner0.9 km
  • Westward Bowls Club0.8 km
  • + 66 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Rico's Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Chicken Palace0.9 km
  • Megabite0.7 km
  • 2 Tasty0.9 km
  • Ali's Kebab House1.0 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Blind Tiger0.7 km
  • The College Arms0.9 km
  • The Stone Works0.8 km
  • The Boathouse0.7 km
  • Bumble Inn0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Asda Superstore1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.4 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.9 km
  • Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.7 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Peterborough Rail Station0.4 km