Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

THE DRIVE, PE3 6AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, PE3 6AJ.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines PE3 6AJ — 53% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 20.3% year-on-year.

home £351,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE3 6AJ is a safe, established residential area on The Drive, 0.9km from Woodston in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

Day-to-day life in PE3 6AJ 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. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, up 20.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00079352 (shared with 5 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 6AJ. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.1%
Asian / British Asian32.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 320,000

8 sales · Mean £ 318,625

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

Crime around PE3 6AJ is moderate at 54 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour41
Public order13
Shoplifting10
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.5 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils0.7 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Nene Valley Primary School

Good312 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils0.9 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils1.1 km
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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils1.5 km
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Woodston Primary School

Good549 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Majestic Wine0.8 km
  • Haji Baba Halal Meats1.0 km
  • Panku Peterborough @ Asda1.0 km
  • Stop & Shop0.9 km
  • Carolines0.8 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Clarks Guest House0.9 km
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.6 km
  • Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.5 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Glo Golf Ltd1.0 km
  • Higgsy’s1.0 km
  • Compass Group at Asda1.0 km
  • Railworld0.8 km
  • The Sanctuary Peterborough0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Asda Superstore1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.9 km
  • Ming Garden0.9 km
  • Moonlight Takeaway0.9 km
  • Hassan's Grill0.9 km
  • Megabite0.9 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Palmerston Arms0.9 km
  • Yard of Ale0.9 km
  • Blind Tiger0.8 km
  • Charlies1.0 km
  • The Stone Works0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.7 km
  • Whittlesea9.9 km
  • Stamford17.3 km