Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

ORCHARD CLOSE, PE3 6DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, PE3 6DQ.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British62.0%
Asian / British Asian23.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences106
Anti-social behaviour34
Vehicle crime12
Other crime7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils0.5 km
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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.7 km
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Thorpe Primary School

Good554 pupils1.0 km
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Jack Hunt School

Good1833 pupils1.1 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils1.2 km
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Longthorpe Primary School

Good413 pupils1.3 km
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Gladstone Primary Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.3 km
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Nene Valley Primary School

Good312 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.4 km
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.9 km
  • Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.6 km
local_bar

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