PE3 6EN is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Peterhouse Close, 0.2km from West Town in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Ravensthorpe ward and the Peterborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6EN are sourced from Output Area E00079223 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETERHOUSE CLOSE, PE3 6EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETERHOUSE CLOSE, PE3 6EN.
523
33
£ 47,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6EN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PE3 6EN has a highly multicultural community character — 53% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6EN. The average age is 32.6. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 105,000
40 sales · Mean £ 103,425
Semi-Detached
£ 91,750
2 sales · Mean £ 91,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6EN is moderate at 61 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
The Beeches Primary School
Gladstone Primary Academy
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Queen's Drive Infant School
Bishop Creighton Academy
Thorpe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- International Store Limited0.9 km
- Lithuanian Shop0.8 km
- Madina Food Store1.0 km
- Romanian Grocery Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Sharifi Food Store0.9 km
- + 96 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Hand & Heart1.0 km
- Geneva Bar0.8 km
- The Grange Peterborough Limited0.8 km
- Players Sport Lounge0.9 km
- The Drapers Arms0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Cafe Yu1.0 km
- CP Cafe0.8 km
- Open Door Baptist Church1.0 km
- Punjab Balti House0.9 km
- The Ladz0.9 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Dubai Chicken Ltd0.9 km
- Swivels0.9 km
- Westgate Grill1.0 km
- Anta’s Kitchen0.3 km
- Family Diner0.3 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- GMC Supplies ltd0.6 km
- The Bull Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.6 km
- Whittlesea9.9 km
- Stamford17.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36EN · Data under Open Government Licence