PE16 6BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on New Road, 0.6km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Birch ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £187k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00091120 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, PE16 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, PE16 6BU.
376
53
£ 44,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE16 6BU 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
No single demographic signal dominates PE16 6BU — age 53, 78% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £187k 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 6BU. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,250
8 sales · Mean £ 141,812
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
Detached
£ 238,000
4 sales · Mean £ 241,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6BU has low crime rates — 35 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 Masters0.5 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.5 km
- Bridge House0.9 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
- Petrou Brothers0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Applegreen Petrogas Ltd0.8 km
- Chatteris Town Butchers0.7 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.7 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.5 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 Cafe0.6 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.6 km
- Pera Palace0.5 km
- Spice Lounge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.6 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea9.5 km
- March11.7 km
- Whittlesea15.6 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166BU · Data under Open Government Licence