PE16 6BZ is a safe, established residential area on Delve Terrace, 0.8km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Birch ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE16 6BZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, up 18.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00091119 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DELVE TERRACE, PE16 6BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DELVE TERRACE, PE16 6BZ.
509
45
£ 44,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE16 6BZ 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
PE16 6BZ has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6BZ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 184,250
6 sales · Mean £ 191,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6BZ has low crime rates — 24 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
5 nearby- Chilli Masters0.8 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.8 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
- Rumbles Fish Bar1.0 km
- Dragon Inn Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Chatteris Town Butchers0.9 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.9 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.7 km
- Cross Keys Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambers Cafe0.8 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.8 km
- Pera Palace0.8 km
- Spice Lounge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.9 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea9.2 km
- March11.7 km
- Whittlesea15.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166BZ · Data under Open Government Licence