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.
THORPE ROAD, PE3 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE ROAD, PE3 6AB.
356
26
£ 47,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
West Town Primary Academy
Richard Barnes Academy
The Beeches Primary School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Bishop Creighton Academy
Nene Valley Primary School
The King's (The Cathedral) School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PE36AB · Data under Open Government Licence