PE3 6BG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on South Parade, 0.6km from West Town in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE3 6BG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, down 23.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00079362 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH PARADE, PE3 6BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH PARADE, PE3 6BG.
410
32
£ 47,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6BG 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
PE3 6BG has a highly multicultural community character — 51% 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 23.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6BG. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 175,000
5 sales · Mean £ 178,200
Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
2 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6BG is moderate at 64 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.
school Local Schools
Richard Barnes Academy
West Town Primary Academy
The Beeches Primary School
Gladstone Primary Academy
Thorpe Primary School
Jack Hunt School
Brewster Avenue Infant School
Nene Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Westwood Filling Station0.8 km
- Carolines0.2 km
- Cromwell Road Stores0.9 km
- Kashmir Continental Store0.3 km
- Muslim Butchers0.8 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Westward Bowls Club0.5 km
- Ferrari's Cafe0.2 km
- The Bike Barista0.7 km
- Elhoot Fish Restaurant0.8 km
- Buzz Bingo0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Megabite1.0 km
- Doorstep Dolci0.2 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.1 km
- Roshni Takeaway0.8 km
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- GMC Supplies ltd0.7 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Boathouse0.7 km
- The Halcyon0.8 km
- The Brewery Tap0.8 km
- The Grange Peterborough Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.7 km
- Whittlesea10.2 km
- Stamford16.9 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36BG · Data under Open Government Licence