Postcode PE3 6US is located in an urban city, within the Central area 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 median sale price in Central is £190,000 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £266,250. The nearest station is Peterborough, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wildlife Haven.
West Town & Woodston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,761 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% 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 33.6% 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 rail, approximately 139 ft away from PE3 6US.
West Town & Woodston near PE3 6US 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Peterborough | N/A | Walking directions to Peterborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wildlife Haven | Small | Walking directions to Wildlife Haven |
| 0.3 mi | Connect Park | Small | Walking directions to Connect Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £315,000 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £241,500 | £260 |
| Terraced | 21 | £180,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 15 | £125,000 | £192 |
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 | £123,250 | £262,500 | £198,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £119,000 | £231,500 | £185,000 |
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 | £280 | £176 | £270 | £203 |
| 2026 | £345 | £185 | £248 | £186 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE3 6US.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 2, Rathbone Crescent, Peterborough, PE3 6DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £243,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 2, Rathbone Crescent, Peterborough, PE3 6DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 10, Rathbone Crescent, Peterborough, PE3 6DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 4, Rathbone Crescent, Peterborough, PE3 6DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 4, Rathbone Crescent, Peterborough, PE3 6DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the PE3 6US postcode area, located within West Town & Woodston, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | West Town Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2017. | |
West Town Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 May 2017
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The Beeches Independent School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jul 2025. | |
The Beeches Independent School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Jul 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Peterborough School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
The Peterborough School ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE3 6US
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE1 2BF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 1-3 Midland Road, Peterborough, PE3 6DL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Kashmir Continental Store | 83 Percival Street, Peterborough, PE3 6AT | Walking directions to Kashmir Continental Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 80 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Asia Mini Market | 40 Russell Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BQ | Walking directions to Asia Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Peterborough district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE3 6US, 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 6US 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 public order.
The median sale price around PE3 6US in Central is £190,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to PE3 6US, including West Town Primary Academy (Good), The Beeches Independent School (Requires improvement) and The Peterborough School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PE3 6US is Peterborough, about 180 m away.
PE3 6US scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,761 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 6US 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).