Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

RATHBONE CRESCENT, PE3 6DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATHBONE CRESCENT, PE3 6DE.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PE3 6DE 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.

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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE3 6DE — age 26, 19% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (26) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 12.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE3 6DE is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Rathbone Crescent, 0.6km from West Town in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

Day-to-day life in PE3 6DE has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6DE are sourced from Output Area E00187795 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6DE. The average age is 26.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.6%
Asian / British Asian23.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

5 sales · Mean £ 189,200

Terraced

£ 118,000

4 sales · Mean £ 137,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PE3 6DE is above average at 97 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.

Violence and sexual offences228
Anti-social behaviour100
Public order48
Drugs42
Criminal damage and arson33

school Local Schools

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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.1 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils0.3 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils0.6 km
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Gladstone Primary Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.1 km
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The King's (The Cathedral) School

Outstanding1217 pupils1.2 km
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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils1.2 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

110 nearby
  • Eggfree Cakebox0.9 km
  • Islamic International Store0.8 km
  • Priory Store0.7 km
  • Afromax Ltd0.5 km
  • Al-Qibla Food Store0.5 km
  • + 105 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Mansfield Snooker Club0.9 km
  • Authentic Greek Gyros Company0.5 km
  • Madina Curry & Kebab House0.5 km
  • McDonalds0.5 km
  • Steps Cafe0.5 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Asda Superstore0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Geneva Bar0.6 km
  • The Grange Peterborough Limited1.0 km
  • FortyTwo0.7 km
  • O'Neills0.8 km
  • The Ostrich Inn0.6 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Anta’s Kitchen0.5 km
  • Family Diner0.5 km
  • Gold shish Meze bar and grill0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Chef0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.2 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.7 km
  • Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.9 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.2 km
  • Whittlesea9.7 km
  • Stamford17.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Peterborough Rail Station0.2 km