Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

PERCIVAL STREET, PE3 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERCIVAL STREET, PE3 6AU.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE3 6AU 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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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PE3 6AU has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.

home £160,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE3 6AU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Percival Street, 0.5km from West Town in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE3 6AU offers 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00079365 (shared with 3 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 6AU. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.4%
Asian / British Asian39.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 135,000

17 sales · Mean £ 140,205

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

Crime around PE3 6AU is moderate at 65 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 offences168
Anti-social behaviour91
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson21
Shoplifting21

school Local Schools

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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils0.2 km
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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.2 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils0.7 km
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Gladstone Primary Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.1 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils1.3 km
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The King's (The Cathedral) School

Outstanding1217 pupils1.3 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils1.4 km
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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Majestic Wine0.9 km
  • Shrives the Chemist0.9 km
  • Westwood Filling Station1.0 km
  • Carolines0.3 km
  • Cromwell Road Stores0.7 km
  • + 79 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Deannahs Diner0.9 km
  • Westward Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Ferrari's Cafe0.3 km
  • The Bike Barista0.4 km
  • Cafe Nova0.8 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Chicken Palace0.9 km
  • Megabite0.7 km
  • 2 Tasty0.8 km
  • Ali's Kebab House1.0 km
  • Doorstep Dolci0.3 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Blind Tiger0.8 km
  • The College Arms1.0 km
  • The Stone Works0.9 km
  • The Boathouse0.8 km
  • Bumble Inn0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.4 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.9 km
  • Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.8 km
  • Park Inn Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.4 km
  • Whittlesea9.9 km
  • Stamford17.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Peterborough Rail Station0.4 km