PE3 6BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thorpe Lea Road, 0.8km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
For serious buyers, PE3 6BZ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, down 26.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00187790 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE LEA ROAD, PE3 6BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE LEA ROAD, PE3 6BZ.
277
49
£ 47,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PE3 6BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £378k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 26.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6BZ. The average age is 49.1. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 295,000
15 sales · Mean £ 299,363
Semi-Detached
£ 520,000
5 sales · Mean £ 519,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE3 6BZ has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Brewster Avenue Infant School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Richard Barnes Academy
Nene Valley Primary School
The Beeches Primary School
Bishop Creighton Academy
Old Fletton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.7 km
- JP Butcher0.8 km
- Majestic Wine0.5 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- Haji Baba Halal Meats0.7 km
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Clarks Guest House0.7 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.5 km
- The Bull Hotel0.9 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.7 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Fratelli0.7 km
- Glo Golf Ltd0.7 km
- Higgsy’s0.7 km
- Compass Group at Asda0.7 km
- Double Bubble Tea House0.7 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Asda Superstore0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Happy Valley0.7 km
- Ming Garden0.7 km
- Moonlight Takeaway0.7 km
- Rico's Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Hassan's Grill0.7 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Palmerston Arms0.7 km
- The Peacock1.0 km
- Yard of Ale0.7 km
- Blind Tiger0.6 km
- Charters0.8 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.5 km
- Whittlesea9.6 km
- Stamford17.6 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36BZ · Data under Open Government Licence