Postcode PE3 6AQ is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Town & Woodston area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Town & Woodston is £56,667 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wildlife Haven.
West Town & Woodston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,501 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
West Town & Woodston has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Town & Woodston is £56,667 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from PE3 6AQ.
West Town & Woodston near PE3 6AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Peterborough located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Peterborough | N/A | Walking directions to Peterborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wildlife Haven | Small | Walking directions to Wildlife Haven |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £570,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £313,000 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £252,500 | £272 |
| Terraced | 20 | £185,000 | £189 |
| Flats | 15 | £130,000 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £549,995 | £110,000 | £159,995 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | £519,995 | £139,920 | £294,995 | £126,000 |
| 2018 | £374,000 | £136,000 | £269,000 | £157,000 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £123,000 | £230,000 | £155,500 |
| 2020 | £295,500 | £102,500 | £302,000 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £342,500 | £106,500 | £242,500 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £149,500 | £293,500 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £325,000 | £115,500 | £302,500 | £182,500 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £109,250 | £245,000 | £162,500 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £124,000 | £262,500 | £204,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £137,475 | £217,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £246 | £210 | £163 | £149 |
| 2017 | £242 | £223 | £240 | £144 |
| 2018 | £231 | £232 | £208 | £163 |
| 2019 | £273 | £193 | £208 | £175 |
| 2020 | £263 | £204 | £226 | £145 |
| 2021 | £294 | £191 | £235 | £204 |
| 2022 | £301 | £260 | £258 | £195 |
| 2023 | £279 | £170 | £244 | £212 |
| 2024 | £285 | £167 | £247 | £194 |
| 2025 | £278 | £176 | £270 | £204 |
| 2026 | £325 | £226 | £296 | £186 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE3 6AQ.
In the PE3 6AQ postcode area, located within West Town & Woodston, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE3 6AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 80 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Kashmir Continental Store | 83 Percival Street, Peterborough, PE3 6AT | Walking directions to Kashmir Continental Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 1-3 Midland Road, Peterborough, PE3 6DL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE1 2BF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Cowgate Local | Cowgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LR | Walking directions to Cowgate Local |
Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE3 6AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Khurram Iqbal
Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Pakes
Peterborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE3 6AQ records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around PE3 6AQ in West Town & Woodston is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to PE3 6AQ, including The Beeches Independent School (Requires improvement), The Peterborough School and West Town Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PE3 6AQ is Peterborough, about 436 m away.
PE3 6AQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,501 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Peterborough covering PE3 6AQ is Andrew Pakes (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Khurram Iqbal (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.