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.
RATHBONE CRESCENT, PE3 6DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATHBONE CRESCENT, PE3 6DE.
356
26
£ 47,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
West Town Primary Academy
Richard Barnes Academy
The Beeches Primary School
Gladstone Primary Academy
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Bishop Creighton Academy
Brewster Avenue Infant School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: PE36DE · Data under Open Government Licence