Postcode insights

PE3 6LA

Thorpe Avenue

Ravensthorpe

Interactive map showing PE3 6LA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PE3 6LA

Overview

Postcode PE3 6LA is located in an urban city, within the Ravensthorpe 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from PE3 6LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Longthorpe & Netherton near PE3 6LA 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 6LA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Peterborough

N/A

Walking directions to Peterborough

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
1,673.4 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
182
54.49%
Pakistani
38
11.38%
Indian
25
7.49%
Other White
25
7.49%
Other
19
5.69%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
50.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.18%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.94%
No qualifications
27
10.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
52.31%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.54%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.38%
Social rents from council
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Ravensthorpe

Median price£205,750
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £275K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £205,750 (about £221 per square foot) in Ravensthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ravensthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£385,000£267
Semi-Detached16£226,000£241
Terraced17£182,000£203
Flats4£118,500£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ravensthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravensthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,998£105,000£174,000£122,500
2017£290,500£96,000£170,000£127,000
2018£275,250£96,000£189,000£140,000
2019£230,000£101,000£195,000£144,000
2020£308,500£119,000£226,000£147,500
2021£300,000£116,000£219,750£160,000
2022£360,000£127,500£233,000£176,250
2023£360,000£120,000£247,500£180,000
2024£327,500£108,000£225,000£170,500
2025£350,000£125,000£233,000£181,000
2026£378,000£112,000£260,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravensthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravensthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£178£186£133
2017£219£152£188£134
2018£249£174£202£152
2019£250£184£202£155
2020£238£179£220£158
2021£276£176£220£172
2022£308£238£249£184
2023£304£187£275£186
2024£324£197£258£187
2025£287£148£258£209
2026£266£163£215£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravensthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE3 6LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE3 6LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202533A, Westwood Park Road, Peterborough, PE3 6JLDetachedFreehold£525,000
25 Sept 202550, Thorpe Park Road, Peterborough, PE3 6LGDetachedFreehold£450,000
31 Jul 202534, Thorpe Park Road, Peterborough, PE3 6LGDetachedFreehold£393,000
06 Mar 2025208, Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6LBDetachedFreehold£650,000
18 Feb 202511, Brackley Close, Peterborough, PE3 6LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the PE3 6LA postcode area, located within Longthorpe & Netherton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE3 6LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableThe Peterborough SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableRichard Barnes AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryJack Hunt SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE3 6LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE3 6LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons Daily97-101 Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE3 6EYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miJannat Food Store3 Winslow Road, Peterborough, PE3 9REWalking directions to Jannat Food Store
0.4 miStop & Shop85 Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE3 6EYWalking directions to Stop & Shop
0.4 miSpices World65 Ledbury Road, Peterborough, PE3 9RFWalking directions to Spices World
0.4 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 6LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gul Nawaz

Ravensthorpe - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Andrew Pakes

Peterborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictPeterboroughE06000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeterboroughE14001425
WardRavensthorpeE05010822
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 6LA

Is PE3 6LA (Longthorpe & Netherton) safe?

The area around PE3 6LA 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 6LA?

The median sale price around PE3 6LA in Longthorpe & Netherton is £205,750 (about £221 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE3 6LA?

There are 12 schools close to PE3 6LA, including The Peterborough School, Richard Barnes Academy and Jack Hunt School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PE3 6LA?

The closest station to PE3 6LA is Peterborough, about 1,189 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE3 6LA?

PE3 6LA 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 6LA (Longthorpe & Netherton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peterborough covering PE3 6LA is Andrew Pakes (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gul Nawaz (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.