PE3 6AH is a lively urban neighbourhood on River Lane, 0.5km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 (365 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00187795 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVER LANE, PE3 6AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER LANE, PE3 6AH.
356
26
£ 47,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6AH 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE3 6AH spans multiple life stages — average age 26, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £180k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6AH. 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
Terraced
£ 136,500
2 sales · Mean £ 136,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE3 6AH are high at 365 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
Brewster Avenue Infant School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Richard Barnes Academy
The Beeches Primary School
Bishop Creighton Academy
Nene Valley Primary School
The King's (The Cathedral) School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.5 km
- JP Butcher0.5 km
- Majestic Wine0.2 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- Haji Baba Halal Meats0.4 km
- + 96 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Clarks Guest House0.6 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.4 km
- The Bull Hotel0.6 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre (Rivergate)0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Fratelli0.5 km
- Glo Golf Ltd0.4 km
- Higgsy’s0.4 km
- Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.9 km
- Compass Group at Asda0.4 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda Superstore0.4 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Bun Time0.8 km
- Curryland0.8 km
- Happy Valley0.6 km
- Ming Garden0.6 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Coalheavers Arms1.0 km
- Palmerston Arms0.6 km
- The Peacock0.8 km
- Yard of Ale0.6 km
- Blind Tiger0.3 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.4 km
- Whittlesea9.3 km
- Stamford17.8 km
Bus Stops
- Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.4 km
- Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.4 km
- Peterborough Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36AH · Data under Open Government Licence