Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

THORPE LEA ROAD, PE3 6BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE LEA ROAD, PE3 6BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

294

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE3 6BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PE3 6BX is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 17.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE3 6BX is a mixed residential area on Thorpe Lea Road, 0.7km from Peterborough in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For families considering a move, PE3 6BX represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £362k, down 17.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00079344 (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 6BX. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.8%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 286,000

11 sales · Mean £ 348,272

Semi-Detached

£ 437,500

4 sales · Mean £ 461,250

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

Crime around PE3 6BX is above average at 106 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 offences110
Anti-social behaviour66
Shoplifting55
Criminal damage and arson37
Public order31

school Local Schools

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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils0.7 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils0.9 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils1.0 km
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Nene Valley Primary School

Good312 pupils1.1 km
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Bishop Creighton Academy

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Old Fletton Primary School

Good434 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Greek Delicatessen Food Shop0.6 km
  • JP Butcher0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine0.4 km
  • Oxfam0.6 km
  • Haji Baba Halal Meats0.5 km
  • + 85 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Clarks Guest House0.6 km
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.5 km
  • The Bull Hotel0.8 km
  • Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.9 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Fratelli0.6 km
  • Glo Golf Ltd0.5 km
  • Higgsy’s0.6 km
  • Venue Catering Partner @ PUFC0.9 km
  • Compass Group at Asda0.5 km
  • + 72 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Asda Superstore0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Bun Time0.9 km
  • Curryland0.9 km
  • Happy Valley0.6 km
  • Ming Garden0.6 km
  • Moonlight Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Coalheavers Arms1.0 km
  • Palmerston Arms0.6 km
  • The Peacock0.8 km
  • Yard of Ale0.6 km
  • Blind Tiger0.5 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.5 km
  • Whittlesea9.4 km
  • Stamford17.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.4 km
  • Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway)0.4 km