PE3 6BB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Aldermans Drive, 0.5km from West Town in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE3 6BB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, down 17.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00079362 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDERMANS DRIVE, PE3 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERMANS DRIVE, PE3 6BB.
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32
£ 47,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6BB 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
Cultural diversity defines PE3 6BB — 51% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6BB. The average age is 31.9. 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
£ 225,500
4 sales · Mean £ 229,000
Semi-Detached
£ 160,500
4 sales · Mean £ 158,250
Flat
£ 94,500
2 sales · Mean £ 94,500
Terraced
£ 145,000
3 sales · Mean £ 153,331
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6BB is moderate at 73 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
Thorpe Primary School
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Jack Hunt School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Westwood Filling Station0.7 km
- Afromax Ltd0.6 km
- Al-Qibla Food Store0.8 km
- Arshads Supermarket0.7 km
- Asia Mini Market Limited0.7 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative0.1 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Grange Peterborough Limited0.5 km
- The Boathouse0.8 km
- Bumble Inn1.0 km
- The Brewery Tap0.8 km
- The Halcyon0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Authentic Greek Gyros Company0.1 km
- Madina Curry & Kebab House0.7 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- Steps Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe Local - Platform 20.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Anta’s Kitchen0.6 km
- Family Diner0.0 km
- Hong Kong Chef0.1 km
- Rizq Peri Peri Grill0.2 km
- TOO MUCH SAUCE0.8 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- GMC Supplies ltd0.7 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.7 km
- Whittlesea10.1 km
- Stamford16.9 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36BB · Data under Open Government Licence