PE16 6BL is a safe, established residential area on Saddlers Way, 0.7km from Mill End in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Birch ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE16 6BL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, down 13.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00091119 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SADDLERS WAY, PE16 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SADDLERS WAY, PE16 6BL.
509
45
£ 44,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE16 6BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, PE16 6BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6BL. The average age is 44.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 208,000
8 sales · Mean £ 206,000
Detached
£ 272,000
3 sales · Mean £ 274,666
Semi-Detached
£ 182,750
2 sales · Mean £ 182,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6BL has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Glebelands Primary Academy
Cromwell Community College
Kingsfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chilli Masters0.6 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.6 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
- Petrou Brothers0.8 km
- Rumbles Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Chatteris Bowls Club0.9 km
- Chatteris Town Bowls Club0.9 km
- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.6 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Applegreen Petrogas Ltd0.8 km
- Chatteris Town Butchers0.7 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.7 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.5 km
- Cross Keys Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambers Cafe0.7 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.7 km
- Pera Palace0.5 km
- Spice Lounge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea9.5 km
- March12.0 km
- Whittlesea15.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166BL · Data under Open Government Licence