PE16 6BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Orchards, 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. 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 18.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00091120 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ORCHARDS, PE16 6BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ORCHARDS, PE16 6BX.
376
53
£ 44,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE16 6BX 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 6BX spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £280k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6BX. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,000
9 sales · Mean £ 268,444
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6BX has low crime rates — 17 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
8 nearby- Chilli Masters0.6 km
- Greggs Slade End (Applegreen)1.0 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.6 km
- Bridge House0.9 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Applegreen Petrogas1.0 km
- Applegreen Petrogas Ltd0.9 km
- Chatteris Town Butchers0.8 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.8 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.6 km
- Cross Keys Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambers Cafe0.6 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.6 km
- Pera Palace0.7 km
- Spice Lounge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.7 km
- The Ship1.0 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea9.4 km
- March11.6 km
- Whittlesea15.6 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166BX · Data under Open Government Licence