Postcode insights

PE3 6JJ

Thorpe Road

Central

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Detailed insights for PE3 6JJ

Overview

Postcode PE3 6JJ is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Longthorpe & Netherton area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.9 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 Longthorpe & Netherton is £67,137 per year. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Thorpe Meadows.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Longthorpe & Netherton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,433 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Longthorpe & Netherton has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Longthorpe & Netherton is £67,137 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from PE3 6JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Longthorpe & Netherton near PE3 6JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Peterborough located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PE3 6JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Peterborough

N/A

Walking directions to Peterborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE3 6JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThorpe MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Thorpe Meadows

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
510.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.25(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.53(+8%)
Vehicle crime
7.05(+60%)
Burglary
5.48(+97%)
Public order
5.48(+7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
55.67%
Pakistani
33
11%
Other White
32
10.67%
Indian
27
9%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
3.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
57.53%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.51%
No qualifications
27
10.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
6.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.18%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
43.57%
Owns with a mortgage
42
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
17.14%
Other forms of private rent
7
5%
Other social rented
4
2.86%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Central

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £255K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£313,000£294
Semi-Detached14£252,500£272
Terraced20£185,000£189
Flats15£130,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE3 6JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE3 6JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 2025150, Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6JJDetachedFreehold£780,000
10 Sept 2025Apartment 19, Jubilee Mansions, 119, Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6JHFlatsLeasehold£220,000
26 Feb 202634, Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough, PE3 6GADetachedFreehold£745,000
28 Mar 20255, Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough, PE3 6GASemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
20 Jun 202533A, Westwood Park Road, Peterborough, PE3 6JLDetachedFreehold£525,000

Schools

In the PE3 6JJ postcode area, located within Longthorpe & Netherton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE3 6JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Peterborough SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableThe Beeches Independent SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableRichard Barnes AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE3 6JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE3 6JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food80 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6APWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miKashmir Continental Store83 Percival Street, Peterborough, PE3 6ATWalking directions to Kashmir Continental Store
0.4 miMorrisons Daily97-101 Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE3 6EYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miStop & Shop85 Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE3 6EYWalking directions to Stop & Shop
0.5 miZam Zam85 Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE3 6EYWalking directions to Zam Zam

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,671
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,371

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PE3 6JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Khurram Iqbal

Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Andrew Pakes

Peterborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictPeterboroughE06000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeterboroughE14001425
WardCentralE05010807
ParishPeterborough, unparished areaE43000026
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longthorpe & NethertonE02003251
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Peterborough 015DE01015690
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE3 6JJ

Is PE3 6JJ (Longthorpe & Netherton) safe?

The area around PE3 6JJ records about 87 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PE3 6JJ?

The median sale price around PE3 6JJ in Longthorpe & Netherton is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE3 6JJ?

There are 11 schools close to PE3 6JJ, including The Peterborough School, The Beeches Independent School (Requires improvement) and Richard Barnes Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PE3 6JJ?

The closest station to PE3 6JJ is Peterborough, about 1,115 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE3 6JJ?

PE3 6JJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,433 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE3 6JJ (Longthorpe & Netherton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peterborough covering PE3 6JJ 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).

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Data Sources

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.