PE16 6BE is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Wenneye ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE16 6BE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00091377 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, PE16 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PE16 6BE.
361
40
£ 44,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PE16 6BE's 54% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6BE. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 75,000
3 sales · Mean £ 132,666
Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6BE has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Glebelands Primary Academy
Kingsfield Primary School
Cromwell Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chilli Masters0.1 km
- Greggs Slade End (Applegreen)0.9 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.1 km
- Bridge House0.7 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Chatteris Bowls Club0.7 km
- Chatteris Town Bowls Club0.7 km
- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.1 km
- The Ship0.9 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.1 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Applegreen Petrogas0.9 km
- Applegreen Petrogas Ltd0.4 km
- Chatteris Town Butchers0.2 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.2 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.0 km
- Cross Keys Hotel0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambers Cafe0.2 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.2 km
- Pera Palace0.1 km
- Spice Lounge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea9.9 km
- March12.0 km
- Whittlesea15.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166BE · Data under Open Government Licence