PE3 6DQ is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Close, 0.9km from West Town in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Ravensthorpe ward and the Peterborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE3, PE3 6DQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6DQ are sourced from Output Area E00079349 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CLOSE, PE3 6DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, PE3 6DQ.
331
45
£ 53,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6DQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE3 6DQ combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£590k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £590k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6DQ. The average age is 44.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 590,000
1 sales · Mean £ 590,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE3 6DQ has low crime rates — 33 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
Richard Barnes Academy
West Town Primary Academy
Thorpe Primary School
Jack Hunt School
The Beeches Primary School
Longthorpe Primary School
Gladstone Primary Academy
Nene Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Westwood Filling Station0.7 km
- Carolines0.4 km
- Kashmir Continental Store0.5 km
- Polish Shop0.4 km
- Ummah Halal Meats0.3 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Westward Bowls Club0.6 km
- Ferrari's Cafe0.4 km
- The Bike Barista0.9 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- Friends of Holywell0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
- Central England Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Doorstep Dolci0.4 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.3 km
- Pasty Shop0.9 km
- Wok Inn Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Select Service Partner0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- GMC Supplies ltd0.9 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Boathouse0.6 km
- The Halcyon0.7 km
- The Grange Peterborough Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.9 km
- Whittlesea10.4 km
- Stamford16.7 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36DQ · Data under Open Government Licence