Postcode report
Is PE3 8JG a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PE3 8JG: area rating, property, schools and local change
PE3 8JG is a postcode in Glinton and Castor, Peterborough, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PE3 8JG, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PE3 8JG are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PE3 8JG is based on Peterborough 009 Census 2021. It covers 8,252 residents, 3,963 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 35% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 39% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near PE3 8JG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PE3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £180k from 49 rolling sales, down 4.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PE3 8JG can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PE3 8JG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PE3 8JG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 50 HMO licences, 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PE3 8JG
Is PE3 8JG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PE3 8JG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PE3 8JG?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PE3 8JG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PE3 8JG?
LocaleIQ matched PE3 8JG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PE3 8JG?
The latest median sold price is £180k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PE3 8JG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 50 HMO licences, 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.