Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

THORPE ROAD, PE3 6DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE ROAD, PE3 6DF.

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Population

104

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE3 6DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PE3 6DF has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

PE3 6DF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Thorpe Road, 0.9km from Boroughbury in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE3 6DF offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6DF are sourced from Output Area E00187710 (shared with 3 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 6DF. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.9%
Asian / British Asian29.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 167,750

4 sales · Mean £ 160,250

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

Crime around PE3 6DF is moderate at 63 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour55
Public order15
Vehicle crime12
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.4 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils0.6 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils1.0 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils1.0 km
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Nene Valley Primary School

Good312 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils1.4 km
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Gladstone Primary Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Majestic Wine0.8 km
  • Haji Baba Halal Meats0.9 km
  • Panku Peterborough @ Asda1.0 km
  • Stop & Shop0.9 km
  • TK Maxx1.0 km
  • + 59 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Clarks Guest House1.0 km
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.5 km
  • Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.5 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.9 km
  • Higgsy’s1.0 km
  • Compass Group at Asda1.0 km
  • Railworld0.8 km
  • The Sanctuary Peterborough0.9 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Asda Superstore1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.7 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.9 km
  • Ming Garden0.9 km
  • Moonlight Takeaway0.9 km
  • Hassan's Grill0.9 km
  • Megabite0.9 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Palmerston Arms0.9 km
  • Yard of Ale0.9 km
  • Blind Tiger0.8 km
  • The Stone Works0.9 km
  • The Boathouse0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.6 km
  • Whittlesea9.9 km
  • Stamford17.3 km