PE3 6BL is a safe, established residential area on Kirkwood Close, 0.8km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE3 6BL offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, up 6.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00079347 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKWOOD CLOSE, PE3 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKWOOD CLOSE, PE3 6BL.
390
36
£ 47,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6BL 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines PE3 6BL — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6BL. 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
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
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Detached
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 333,333
Flat
£ 125,000
9 sales · Mean £ 124,228
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6BL is moderate at 50 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
Nene Valley Primary School
The Beeches Primary School
Bishop Creighton Academy
Old Fletton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.8 km
- JP Butcher0.9 km
- Majestic Wine0.6 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- Haji Baba Halal Meats0.8 km
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Clarks Guest House0.8 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.5 km
- The Bull Hotel0.9 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.7 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Fratelli0.8 km
- Glo Golf Ltd0.8 km
- Higgsy’s0.8 km
- Compass Group at Asda0.8 km
- Double Bubble Tea House0.8 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda Superstore0.8 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Happy Valley0.8 km
- Ming Garden0.8 km
- Moonlight Takeaway0.8 km
- Rico's Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Hassan's Grill0.8 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Palmerston Arms0.8 km
- Yard of Ale0.8 km
- Blind Tiger0.6 km
- Charters0.9 km
- Charlies0.8 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.5 km
- Whittlesea9.7 km
- Stamford17.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36BL · Data under Open Government Licence