PE3 6DJ is a mixed residential area on The Drive, 1.0km from West Town in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6DJ are sourced from Output Area E00079352 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DRIVE, PE3 6DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, PE3 6DJ.
311
35
£ 47,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
53% of PE3 6DJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 6DJ. The average age is 35.3. 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
Flat
£ 100,000
11 sales · Mean £ 92,227
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE3 6DJ is moderate at 57 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
Nene Valley Primary School
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
The Beeches Primary School
Gladstone Primary Academy
Jack Hunt School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Majestic Wine0.9 km
- Carolines0.6 km
- Kashmir Continental Store0.4 km
- Muslim Butchers0.9 km
- Polish Shop0.6 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Railworld0.9 km
- Westward Bowls Club0.9 km
- Ferrari's Cafe0.6 km
- The Bike Barista0.6 km
- Elhoot Fish Restaurant1.0 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Megabite0.9 km
- Doorstep Dolci0.6 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.6 km
- Roshni Takeaway1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Blind Tiger0.9 km
- The Stone Works1.0 km
- The Boathouse0.5 km
- The Grange Peterborough Limited0.9 km
- Bumble Inn1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- GMC Supplies ltd0.6 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.5 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Peterborough0.6 km
- Whittlesea9.9 km
- Stamford17.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE36DJ · Data under Open Government Licence