PE3 6DH is a mixed residential area on Holdich Street, 0.6km from West Town in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6DH are sourced from Output Area E00079347 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLDICH STREET, PE3 6DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLDICH STREET, PE3 6DH.
390
36
£ 47,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE3 6DH 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.
Area Character
PE3 6DH has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE3 6DH. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 152,500
10 sales · Mean £ 150,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6DH is moderate at 77 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
The Beeches Primary School
Gladstone Primary Academy
Brewster Avenue Infant School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Bishop Creighton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Eggfree Cakebox1.0 km
- Islamic International Store0.9 km
- Priory Store0.7 km
- Afromax Ltd0.6 km
- Al-Qibla Food Store0.6 km
- + 87 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative0.5 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Geneva Bar0.8 km
- The Grange Peterborough Limited0.9 km
- FortyTwo0.9 km
- The Ostrich Inn0.8 km
- The Sir Henry Royce also t/a Chik Box and K-Town chicken1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Authentic Greek Gyros Company0.4 km
- Madina Curry & Kebab House0.6 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Steps Cafe0.6 km
- Deannahs Diner0.9 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Anta’s Kitchen0.6 km
- Family Diner0.4 km
- Hong Kong Chef0.5 km
- Rizq Peri Peri Grill0.2 km
- TOO MUCH SAUCE0.8 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- GMC Supplies ltd0.4 km
- The Bull Hotel0.9 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.8 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.4 km
- Whittlesea9.8 km
- Stamford17.2 km
Bus Stops
- Peterborough Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36DH · Data under Open Government Licence