PE3 6BU is a mixed residential area on Thorpe Lea Road, 0.8km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00079344 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE LEA ROAD, PE3 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE LEA ROAD, PE3 6BU.
294
48
£ 47,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6BU 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 48, PE3 6BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6BU. The average age is 48.1. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,000
7 sales · Mean £ 130,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6BU is moderate at 64 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
The Beeches Primary School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Nene Valley Primary School
Bishop Creighton Academy
Gladstone Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.8 km
- JP Butcher0.8 km
- Majestic Wine0.6 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- Haji Baba Halal Meats0.7 km
- + 95 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Clarks Guest House0.8 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.4 km
- The Bull Hotel0.8 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.8 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Fratelli0.8 km
- Glo Golf Ltd0.7 km
- Higgsy’s0.7 km
- Compass Group at Asda0.7 km
- Double Bubble Tea House0.8 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Asda Superstore0.7 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative0.8 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Happy Valley0.8 km
- Ming Garden0.8 km
- Moonlight Takeaway0.8 km
- Rico's Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Hassan's Grill0.8 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Palmerston Arms0.8 km
- Yard of Ale0.8 km
- Blind Tiger0.6 km
- Charters0.9 km
- Charlies0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.4 km
- Whittlesea9.6 km
- Stamford17.5 km
Bus Stops
- Peterborough Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36BU · Data under Open Government Licence