peterborough PE3 Postcodes

Peterborough (PE3)

The PE3 postcode area is located in the Peterborough postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 1045 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the PE3 postcode area, including Boston, Bourne, Chatteris, Downham Market, Hunstanton, Huntingdon, King's Lynn, March, Peterborough, Sandringham, Skegness, Spalding, Spilsby, St Ives, St Neots, Stamford, Swaffham, Wisbech which come under the local authority of the Peterborough Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in PE3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PE3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

PE3 is a postcode district in the Peterborough area of the United Kingdom. It covers the north and west of the city, and encompasses a wide variety of urban and rural areas. The majority of property in the PE3 postcode is residential, with a few commercial premises.

The PE3 district is bound by the A1139 road to the North, the Peterborough City Council boundary to the South, the B1044 to the East and the Lincolnshire border to the West.The vast majority of properties within PE3 are located in the suburbs of Farcet, Stanground, Orton Malborne, Glinton, Orton Longueville, Orton Waterville, Orton Goldhay and Orton Northgate.

Stanground is a village with a few notable landmarks, such as Stanground Church, Stanground Academy, Stanground Co-op and Stanground Post Office. Orton Malborne is a predominately residential area of townhouses , with a few businesses located on its main street. Glinton is a mainly residential village with a pub and a church. Orton Longueville is a popular residential area, with some industrial properties and a leisure centre. Orton Waterville, Orton Goldhay and Orton Northgate are mainly residential areas, with some larger homes located due to their close proximity to the City.

The rural area of PE3 is home to the North Level Internal Drainage Board, which oversees the area's drainage and flooding prevention. The area includes a number of nature reserves, such as the Farcet Fen Nature Reserve, located just outside Farcet village, which is home to a variety of wildlife.

The PE3 postcode contains various amenities, including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, takeaways, banks, dentists, doctors and other local services. There is also a range of education provision, from the Stanground Academy to the Ormiston Meadows Academy. In addition, there are leisure facilities such as gyms, swimming pools and sports centres. The Peterborough United Football Club is located within the area, and the city has a vibrant nightlife, with plenty of bars, clubs and pubs.

The PE3 postcode is an ideal area for families or those looking for convenient access to the city, while living in a village or suburban environment. There are a number of local schools and leisure facilities, as well as a variety of residential and commercial properties. The area has an abundance of parks, forests and nature reserves for people to explore, as well as a plentiful selection of local businesses to serve the local community.

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