PE3 6AW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Thorpe Road, 0.9km from Boroughbury in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00187710 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE ROAD, PE3 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE ROAD, PE3 6AW.
104
33
£ 47,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
48% of PE3 6AW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6AW. The average age is 32.8. 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 6AW is moderate at 66 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
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
The Beeches Primary School
Nene Valley Primary School
Bishop Creighton Academy
Gladstone Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Greek Delicatessen Food Shop1.0 km
- JP Butcher1.0 km
- Majestic Wine0.7 km
- Oxfam1.0 km
- Haji Baba Halal Meats0.9 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Clarks Guest House0.9 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.5 km
- The Bull Hotel1.0 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.6 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Fratelli1.0 km
- Glo Golf Ltd0.9 km
- Higgsy’s0.9 km
- Compass Group at Asda0.9 km
- Double Bubble Tea House1.0 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Asda Superstore0.9 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
- Co-Op0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Happy Valley0.9 km
- Ming Garden0.9 km
- Moonlight Takeaway0.9 km
- Rico's Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Hassan's Grill0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Palmerston Arms0.9 km
- Yard of Ale0.9 km
- Blind Tiger0.7 km
- Charlies1.0 km
- The Stone Works0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.5 km
- Whittlesea9.8 km
- Stamford17.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36AW · Data under Open Government Licence