PE16 6BJ is a safe, established residential area on New Road, 0.2km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Slade Lode ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, down 23.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00091333 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, PE16 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, PE16 6BJ.
269
44
£ 44,000 /yr
61%
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
PE16 6BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 23.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6BJ. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 187,000
9 sales · Mean £ 199,333
Semi-Detached
£ 267,500
2 sales · Mean £ 267,500
Detached
£ 285,000
6 sales · Mean £ 336,333
Flat
£ 118,000
2 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6BJ has low crime rates — 35 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)0.8 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.1 km
- Bridge House0.6 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Chatteris Bowls Club0.9 km
- Chatteris Town Bowls Club0.9 km
- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.3 km
- The Ship0.8 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Jacks0.9 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Applegreen Petrogas0.8 km
- Applegreen Petrogas Ltd0.5 km
- Chatteris Town Butchers0.4 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.4 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.1 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.2 km
- Cross Keys Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambers Cafe0.1 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.2 km
- Pera Palace0.3 km
- Spice Lounge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea9.8 km
- March11.9 km
- Whittlesea15.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166BJ · Data under Open Government Licence