PE3 6BD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on West Parade, 0.6km from West Town in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, up 5.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00079362 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST PARADE, PE3 6BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PARADE, PE3 6BD.
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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 6BD 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 6BD has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6BD. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 181,625
12 sales · Mean £ 191,136
Terraced
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 215,000
Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6BD is moderate at 69 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
Jack Hunt School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
The King's (The Cathedral) School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Westwood Filling Station0.7 km
- Afromax Ltd0.7 km
- Al-Qibla Food Store0.9 km
- Arshads Supermarket0.8 km
- Asia Mini Market Limited0.8 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative0.2 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Grange Peterborough Limited0.5 km
- The Boathouse0.7 km
- The Brewery Tap0.8 km
- The Halcyon0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Authentic Greek Gyros Company0.1 km
- Madina Curry & Kebab House0.8 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Steps Cafe0.7 km
- Cafe Local - Platform 20.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Anta’s Kitchen0.7 km
- Family Diner0.1 km
- Hong Kong Chef0.2 km
- Rizq Peri Peri Grill0.3 km
- TOO MUCH SAUCE0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- GMC Supplies ltd0.7 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.7 km
- Whittlesea10.2 km
- Stamford16.9 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36BD · Data under Open Government Licence