Postcode insights

PE6 0SW

Russell Close

Eye, Thorney and Newborough

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Detailed insights for PE6 0SW

Overview

Postcode PE6 0SW is located in a rural town, within the Eye, Thorney and Newborough ward of Peterborough in the East of England region, and forms part of the Eye & Thorney area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eye & Thorney is £55,803 per year. The nearest station is Whittlesea, about 4.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Eye & Thorney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,796 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Eye & Thorney has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Eye & Thorney is £55,803 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE6 0SW.

Flood risk

No risk

Eye & Thorney near PE6 0SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whittlesea located about 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
505
Population density
2,770.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.11(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.78(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.52(-29%)
Vehicle crime
4.52(+3%)
Other crime
3.77(+92%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
449
88.91%
Other White
20
3.96%
African
11
2.18%
Irish
6
1.19%
Other Asian
4
0.79%
Total population: 505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
25.86%
Level 3 (A level)
84
20.69%
No qualifications
73
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
13.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 406

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
88
40.74%
Owns with a mortgage
82
37.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
8.8%
Other social rented
11
5.09%
Shared ownership
8
3.7%
Total households: 216

Property prices in Eye, Thorney and Newborough

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £320K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Eye, Thorney and Newborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eye, Thorney and Newborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£320,000£269
Semi-Detached38£237,500£240
Terraced14£216,000£276
Flats2£109,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eye, Thorney and Newborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eye, Thorney and Newborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,500£115,500£174,995£123,250
2017£245,000£107,000£190,000£157,000
2018£260,000£125,000£184,998£186,275
2019£272,000£105,000£200,750£175,000
2020£258,000£125,000£200,000£166,500
2021£307,498£157,500£208,800£180,000
2022£315,000£125,000£240,000£202,998
2023£315,000£146,500£241,000£207,500
2024£322,500£182,000£245,000£181,750
2025£320,000£135,875£230,000£215,000
2026£302,500£100,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eye, Thorney and Newborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eye, Thorney and Newborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£137£193£193
2017£208£182£208£198
2018£215£179£203£204
2019£232£189£218£218
2020£234£219£222£204
2021£248£196£224£216
2022£262£196£257£246
2023£268£237£263£284
2024£274£264£267£233
2025£277£243£242£239
2026£270£253
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eye, Thorney and Newborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eye, Thorney and Newborough in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE6 0SW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE6 0SW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 20252, Russell Close, Peterborough, PE6 0SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£189,000
07 Mar 202511, Russell Close, Peterborough, PE6 0SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
12 Feb 202534, Topham Crescent, Peterborough, PE6 0SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
12 Dec 2025156, Wisbech Road, Peterborough, PE6 0SETerracedFreehold£160,000
26 Aug 2025178, Wisbech Road, Peterborough, PE6 0SETerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the PE6 0SW postcode area, located within Eye & Thorney, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE6 0SW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Duke of Bedford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicablePark HouseOther independent special school

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableCalman Colaiste (Kisimul Group)Special post 16 institution

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE6 0SW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE6 0SW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThorney Food Stores4 Wisbech Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0SBWalking directions to Thorney Food Stores

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 PE6 0SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Layton Mark Mills

Eye, Thorney & Newborough - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andrew Pakes

Peterborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictPeterboroughE06000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeterboroughE14001425
ParishThorneyE04001121
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Eye & ThorneyE02003241
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Peterborough 005BE01015618
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE6 0SW

Is PE6 0SW (Eye & Thorney) safe?

The area around PE6 0SW records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near PE6 0SW?

The median sale price around PE6 0SW in Eye & Thorney is £270,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE6 0SW?

There are 3 schools close to PE6 0SW, including The Duke of Bedford Primary School (Good), Park House and Calman Colaiste (Kisimul Group) (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PE6 0SW?

PE6 0SW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,796 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE6 0SW (Eye & Thorney) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peterborough covering PE6 0SW is Andrew Pakes (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Layton Mark Mills (Reform UK).

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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.