PE3 6AY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Clifton Avenue, 0.5km from West Town in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE3 6AY offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00079365 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIFTON AVENUE, PE3 6AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON AVENUE, PE3 6AY.
405
32
£ 47,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6AY 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.
Area Character
PE3 6AY has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6AY. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 152,000
17 sales · Mean £ 161,941
Semi-Detached
£ 174,000
5 sales · Mean £ 167,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6AY is moderate at 65 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
Richard Barnes Academy
West Town Primary Academy
The Beeches Primary School
Gladstone Primary Academy
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
Bishop Creighton Academy
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Majestic Wine1.0 km
- Shrives the Chemist1.0 km
- Westwood Filling Station0.9 km
- Carolines0.2 km
- Cromwell Road Stores0.7 km
- + 78 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Deannahs Diner0.9 km
- Westward Bowls Club0.5 km
- Ferrari's Cafe0.2 km
- The Bike Barista0.5 km
- Cafe Nova0.9 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Chicken Palace0.9 km
- Megabite0.7 km
- 2 Tasty0.9 km
- Ali's Kebab House1.0 km
- Doorstep Dolci0.2 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Blind Tiger0.8 km
- The College Arms1.0 km
- The Stone Works1.0 km
- The Boathouse0.8 km
- The Halcyon1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- GMC Supplies ltd0.5 km
- The Bull Hotel1.0 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.8 km
- Park Inn Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.5 km
- Whittlesea9.9 km
- Stamford17.1 km
Bus Stops
- Peterborough Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36AY · Data under Open Government Licence