Postcode Analysis Peterborough, East of England

SOVEREIGN PLACE, PE3 6DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOVEREIGN PLACE, PE3 6DS.

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Population

520

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE3 6DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PE3 6DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.

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

PE3 6DS is a mixed residential area on Sovereign Place, 0.7km from West Town in Peterborough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Peterborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE3 6DS offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Peterborough.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE3 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00187695 (shared with 7 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 6DS. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.8%
Asian / British Asian26.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 118,000

5 sales · Mean £ 115,800

Terraced

£ 149,975

6 sales · Mean £ 154,158

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

Crime around PE3 6DS is moderate at 58 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 offences140
Anti-social behaviour64
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order15

school Local Schools

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West Town Primary Academy

Good387 pupils0.2 km
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Richard Barnes Academy

Inadequate102 pupils0.3 km
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The Beeches Primary School

Good610 pupils0.9 km
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Brewster Avenue Infant School

Good199 pupils1.2 km
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Gladstone Primary Academy

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.2 km
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St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School

Good237 pupils1.3 km
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Nene Valley Primary School

Good312 pupils1.3 km
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Thorpe Primary School

Good554 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Islamic International Store1.0 km
  • Priory Store0.7 km
  • Afromax Ltd0.7 km
  • Al-Qibla Food Store0.8 km
  • Arshads Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 60 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.4 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Geneva Bar1.0 km
  • The Grange Peterborough Limited0.8 km
  • The Ostrich Inn0.9 km
  • Blind Tiger0.8 km
  • The Stone Works1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Authentic Greek Gyros Company0.4 km
  • Madina Curry & Kebab House0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Steps Cafe0.7 km
  • Westward Bowls Club0.7 km
  • + 33 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Anta’s Kitchen0.7 km
  • Family Diner0.3 km
  • Hong Kong Chef0.4 km
  • Rizq Peri Peri Grill0.3 km
  • TOO MUCH SAUCE0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • GMC Supplies ltd0.5 km
  • Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough0.6 km
  • Park Inn Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Peterborough0.5 km
  • Whittlesea10.0 km
  • Stamford17.1 km