Postcode report
PE3 9PL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PE3 9PL: area rating, property, schools and local change
PE3 9PL is a postcode in West, Peterborough, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PE3 9PL, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PE3 9PL are health and local prosperity, while safety 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 9PL is based on Peterborough 015 Census 2021. It covers 7,929 residents, 1,391 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 6% 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 8/10.
For property prices near PE3 9PL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PE3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £180k from 70 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 9PL can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PE3 9PL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PE3 9PL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 27 HMO licences, 9 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 9PL
Is PE3 9PL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 46% 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 9PL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PE3 9PL?
10 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 9PL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for PE3 9PL?
LocaleIQ matched PE3 9PL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PE3 9PL?
The latest median sold price is £180k based on 70 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PE3 9PL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 27 HMO licences, 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.