PE16 is a postcode district in Fenland, East of England, covering 290 active and 65 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PE16 (18%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (18%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes PE16 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PE16 are around £235k, down 6.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PE16 at 196 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PE16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PE16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PE16 postcode area.
11,182
43
£ 43,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 43, PE16 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £235k. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.
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school Local Schools
Cromwell Community College
Kingsfield Primary School
Glebelands Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Cross Keys Hotel
- The Bramley House Hotel
- The Sportsman
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Chatteris Bowls Club
- Chatteris Conservative Club
- Chatteris Town Bowls Club
- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited
- The Ship
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Jacks
- Poundstretcher
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bridge House
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza
- Chilli Masters
- Dragon Inn Chinese Restaurant
- Evergreen Takeaway
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Chatteris Town Butchers
- Gomerta/Parduotuve
- Jem's Slush
- J's Catering
- Limat Food & Wine
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Ambers Cafe
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe
- Pera Palace
- Spice Lounge
- The Green Welly Motel And Cafe
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