Thorpe Road is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE3 6NB is located in the West 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 6NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 6NA, PE3 6NJ, PE3 6HW, PE3 6LZ, PE3 9PF, PE3 9QZ, PE3 9QX, PE3 9NZ, PE3 9QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE3 6NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.2% | 52.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 47.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PE3 6NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.7% | 19.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 66.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 4% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 45.2% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 11.3% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 10.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 16.1% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 48.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.4% | 9.7% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.4% | 80.3% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
In this area, 85.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 85.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 87.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 10.8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.3% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorpe Road was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Thorpe Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 47th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-06-21 | £464,439 |
| 410 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2021-02-22 | £461,369 |
| Fox & Hounds Thorpe Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £3,545,000 | 2020-12-17 | £4,094,713 |
| 408 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-04-12 | £356,660 |
| 400 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-11-29 | £430,804 |
PE3 6NB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE3 6NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 4,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longthorpe Primary School Bradwell Road , Longthorpe PE3 9QW | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Middleton , South Bretton PE3 9XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Atherstone Avenue , Netherton PE3 9UG | 1out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Tollgate , Bretton PE3 9XD | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 4,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,593 yd | University technical college | 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 | 4,826 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 | 3,989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 4,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 5,112 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 | 2,287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 3,148 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 3,633 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P'boro Police Sports & Social | Thorpe Wood Police Headquarter, Thorpe Wood | 585 yd | |
| Thorpe Wood Golf Course | Thorpe Wood Golf Course, Thorpe Wood | 730 yd | |
| Baxter Storey at Anglian Water Thorpe | Thorpe Wood House, Thorpe Wood | 782 yd | |
| Servest at Travelex | Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood | 873 yd | |
| David Lloyd Health Clubs | Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, Thorpe Road | 2 yd | |
| Coopers | 32-33 Copeland | 452 yd | |
| The Woodman | The Woodman, Thorpe Wood | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland Takeaway | 36 Copeland | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longthorpe Lawn Tennis Club LONGTHORPE TENNIS COURTS LONGTHORPE TENNIS COURTS THORPE ROAD | tennis courts | 564 yd |
| Holywell Way PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD HOLYWELL WAY | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Thomas Cook (Closed) Thorpe Wood Road | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| David Lloyd (Peterborough) THORPE WOOD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 883 yd |
| South Bretton Playing Field RINGWOOD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Jack Hunt Pool And Gym BRADWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 yd |
| Club Moativation (Peterborough West) THORPE WOOD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,087 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 | 91.7% |
| 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 | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.