The Drive is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 6DJ is located in the Fletton and Woodston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Drive, Peterborough, PE3 6DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 6AP, PE3 6DF, PE3 6AE, PE3 6AJ, PE3 6AW, PE3 6GZ, PE3 6FU, PE3 6JG, PE3 6NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE3 6DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.6% | 49.4% | 5.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 56.4% | 50.6% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.4% | 38.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 42.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 13.1% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 44.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 35.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 13.5% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 18.6% | 5.1% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 13.9% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 10.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 41.4% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 11.5% | 19.5% | 8.0% | 3.1% | 16.4% |
| Pakistani | 14.1% | 11.4% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 65.4% | 46.1% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -35.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 57.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 57.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.8% | 22.8% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 57.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 20.6% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 8.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 11% | 1.2% | 9.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 13.7% | 1.7% | 12.0% |
| Muslim | 20.5% | 6.5% | 14.0% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 28.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Drive has the 19th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 85th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ashfields The Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2025-03-27 | £97,982 |
| 21 Ashfields The Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-03-10 | £96,728 |
| 60 Ashfields The Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2023-01-23 | £96,492 |
| 35 Ashfields The Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2022-12-19 | £90,853 |
| 58 Ashfields The Drive, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-11-04 | £123,598 |
PE3 6DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 3,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Town Primary Academy Midland Road , PE3 6DD | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Valley Primary School Sugar Way , PE2 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Palmerston Road , PE2 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewster Avenue Infant School Brewster Avenue , Woodston PE2 9PN | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,603 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 4,665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 623 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Holywell | 2 The Drive | 111 yd | |
| Medirest at Peterborough City Care Centre | City Care Centre, Thorpe Road | 220 yd | |
| The Bike Barista | Peterborough Railway Station, Station Road | 665 yd | |
| Squires Coffee House | Peterborough Museum And Art Gallery, Priestgate | 867 yd | |
| Heavenly Desserts | 23 Cowgate | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse | The Boathouse, Thorpe Meadows | 495 yd | |
| The Brewery Tap | 80 Westgate | 875 yd | |
| The Drapers Arms | 29-31 Cowgate | 913 yd | |
| Players Sport Lounge | 15-27 Cowgate | 915 yd | |
| Blind Tiger | 11-13 Cowgate | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn Chinese Takeaway | 6 Percival Street | 468 yd | |
| Family Diner | 160 Aldermans Drive | 627 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 160 Aldermans Drive | 627 yd | |
| Rizq Peri Peri Grill | 91 Midland Road | 629 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Peterborough Railway Station, Station Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Winchester Place, 80 Thorpe Road | 210 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Mayor's Walk | 715 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 97-101 Mayors Walk | 741 yd | |
| Tesco | 140 Oundle Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Queensgate Shopping Centre, Westgate | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Town Primary Academy WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| The Peterborough School THORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 493 yd |
| Nene Valley Community Centre CANDY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) (Closed) COWGATE | health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.