PE3 6DF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Thorpe Road, 0.9km from Boroughbury in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE3 6DF offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6DF are sourced from Output Area E00187710 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE ROAD, PE3 6DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE ROAD, PE3 6DF.
104
33
£ 47,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
PE3 6DF has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6DF. The average age is 32.8. 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
Flat
£ 167,750
4 sales · Mean £ 160,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6DF is moderate at 63 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
West Town Primary Academy
Richard Barnes Academy
Brewster Avenue Infant School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
The Beeches Primary School
Nene Valley Primary School
Bishop Creighton Academy
Gladstone Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Majestic Wine0.8 km
- Haji Baba Halal Meats0.9 km
- Panku Peterborough @ Asda1.0 km
- Stop & Shop0.9 km
- TK Maxx1.0 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Clarks Guest House1.0 km
- GMC Supplies ltd0.5 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.5 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Glo Golf Ltd0.9 km
- Higgsy’s1.0 km
- Compass Group at Asda1.0 km
- Railworld0.8 km
- The Sanctuary Peterborough0.9 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Asda Superstore1.0 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
- Co-Op0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Happy Valley0.9 km
- Ming Garden0.9 km
- Moonlight Takeaway0.9 km
- Hassan's Grill0.9 km
- Megabite0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Palmerston Arms0.9 km
- Yard of Ale0.9 km
- Blind Tiger0.8 km
- The Stone Works0.9 km
- The Boathouse0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.6 km
- Whittlesea9.9 km
- Stamford17.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36DF · Data under Open Government Licence