Postcode PE3 6BA 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Baker Perkins Park.
West Town & Woodston has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,888 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
West Town & Woodston has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from PE3 6BA.
West Town & Woodston near PE3 6BA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Baker Perkins Park | Medium | Walking directions to Baker Perkins Park |
| 0.3 mi | Connect Park | Small | Walking directions to Connect Park |
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE3 6BA.
In the PE3 6BA postcode area, located within West Town & Woodston, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE3 6BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Europe Plus | 77 Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE3 6EX | Walking directions to Europe Plus |
| 0.1 mi | Zam Zam | 85 Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE3 6EY | Walking directions to Zam Zam |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 1-3 Midland Road, Peterborough, PE3 6DL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Stop & Shop | 85 Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE3 6EY | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 97-101 Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE3 6EY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 6BA, 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 6BA records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6BA 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 15 schools close to PE3 6BA, including Richard Barnes Academy, West Town Primary Academy (Good) and The Peterborough School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PE3 6BA is Peterborough, about 533 m away.
PE3 6BA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,888 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 6BA 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.