Thorpe Road is in Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE3 6JG is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 6GZ, PE3 6AP, PE3 6DS, PE3 6AR, PE3 6FU, PE3 6DJ, PE3 6DF, PE3 6HH, PE3 6AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE3 6JG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 53.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46% | 46.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 43.6% | 36.7% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 42.6% | 8.9% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 41.1% | 47.4% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 35.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 11.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 17.1% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 8.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 49.4% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 13.2% | 4% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.8% 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% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 15.2% | 11.9% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 59.2% | 56.8% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -24.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 55% 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 | 56.6% | 55% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 16.5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.3% | 17.5% | -6.8% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55% | 55.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 13.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 8.8% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 11.5% | 1.2% | 10.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.1% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.4% | 6.0% | 6.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorpe Road was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.0% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thorpe Road has the 44th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 216th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns Thorpe Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £1,285,000 | 2017-06-21 | £1,527,976 |
PE3 6JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 200 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 3,679 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 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Valley Primary School Sugar Way , PE2 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Palmerston Road , PE2 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewster Avenue Infant School Brewster Avenue , Woodston PE2 9PN | 3out of 4 | 1,397 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 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,466 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,666 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 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 4,819 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 | 81 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 463 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 2,681 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medirest at Peterborough City Care Centre | City Care Centre, Thorpe Road | 116 yd | |
| Friends of Holywell | 2 The Drive | 267 yd | |
| The Bike Barista | Peterborough Railway Station, Station Road | 570 yd | |
| Squires Coffee House | Peterborough Museum And Art Gallery, Priestgate | 839 yd | |
| Heavenly Desserts | 23 Cowgate | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse | The Boathouse, Thorpe Meadows | 609 yd | |
| The Brewery Tap | 80 Westgate | 763 yd | |
| The Drapers Arms | 29-31 Cowgate | 860 yd | |
| Players Sport Lounge | 15-27 Cowgate | 862 yd | |
| Blind Tiger | 11-13 Cowgate | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn Chinese Takeaway | 6 Percival Street | 309 yd | |
| Rizq Peri Peri Grill | 91 Midland Road | 469 yd | |
| Family Diner | 160 Aldermans Drive | 485 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 160 Aldermans Drive | 485 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Peterborough Railway Station, Station Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Winchester Place, 80 Thorpe Road | 275 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Mayor's Walk | 599 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 97-101 Mayors Walk | 602 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Queensgate Shopping Centre, Westgate | 971 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Foodstores, Lime Kiln Close | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Town Primary Academy WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY MIDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| The Peterborough School THORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 448 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Nene Valley Community Centre CANDY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Peterborough) (Closed) COWGATE | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Peterborough) (Closed) Lime Kiln Close | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| The Gym (Peterborough) THE GYM THE GYM LIME KILN CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| The Grange CHARLOTTE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,070 yd |
| The Fitness Zone For Women (Peterborough) WENTWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,080 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.