Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

THORPE ROAD, PE3 6AB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

356

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE3 6AB 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.

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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE3 6AB — age 26, 19% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £365k. Property prices are trending up 24.6% year-on-year.

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

PE3 6AB is a lively urban neighbourhood on Thorpe Road, 0.6km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

Day-to-day life in PE3 6AB 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 high (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 24.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00187795 (shared with 7 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 6AB. 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

White / British57.6%
Asian / British Asian23.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Detached

£ 527,499

1 sales · Mean £ 527,499

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

Crime rates near PE3 6AB are high at 181 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences188
Shoplifting156
Anti-social behaviour97
Public order59
Criminal damage and arson38

school Local Schools

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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.4 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils0.7 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils0.8 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 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Nene Valley Primary School

Good312 pupils1.2 km
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The King's (The Cathedral) School

Outstanding1217 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.6 km
  • JP Butcher0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine0.4 km
  • Oxfam0.7 km
  • Haji Baba Halal Meats0.6 km
  • + 96 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Clarks Guest House0.8 km
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.3 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.7 km
  • Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.9 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Fratelli0.6 km
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.5 km
  • Higgsy’s0.6 km
  • Compass Group at Asda0.6 km
  • Double Bubble Tea House0.6 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Asda Superstore0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.8 km
  • Ming Garden0.8 km
  • Moonlight Takeaway0.8 km
  • Rico's Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Hassan's Grill0.8 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Palmerston Arms0.8 km
  • The Peacock1.0 km
  • Yard of Ale0.8 km
  • Blind Tiger0.4 km
  • Charters0.8 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.3 km
  • Whittlesea9.5 km
  • Stamford17.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Peterborough Rail Station0.3 km