PE16 6BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Francis Drive, 0.5km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Birch ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, PE16 6BS is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00091120 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST FRANCIS DRIVE, PE16 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST FRANCIS DRIVE, PE16 6BS.
376
53
£ 44,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE16 6BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE16 6BS spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6BS. The average age is 52.5. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 360,000
11 sales · Mean £ 354,363
Terraced
£ 380,000
1 sales · Mean £ 380,000
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
2 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6BS has low crime rates — 30 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
7 nearby- Chilli Masters0.4 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.4 km
- Bridge House0.9 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.4 km
- Petrou Brothers0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Chatteris Bowls Club0.9 km
- Chatteris Town Bowls Club0.9 km
- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.5 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.5 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Applegreen Petrogas Ltd0.6 km
- Chatteris Town Butchers0.5 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.6 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.3 km
- Cross Keys Hotel0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambers Cafe0.5 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.5 km
- Pera Palace0.4 km
- Spice Lounge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea9.6 km
- March11.9 km
- Whittlesea15.6 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166BS · Data under Open Government Licence