PE16 6DB is a safe, established residential area on New Road, 1.1km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Birch ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
Within the PE16 district, this postcode is characterised by a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6DB are sourced from Output Area E00091121 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, PE16 6DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, PE16 6DB.
402
37
£ 44,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE16 6DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PE16 6DB — age 37, 49% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6DB. The average age is 37.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
2 sales · Mean £ 220,000
Detached
£ 290,000
2 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Terraced
£ 105,000
1 sales · Mean £ 105,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6DB has low crime rates — 20 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
2 nearby- Chilli Masters1.0 km
- Evergreen Takeaway1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Sweet Indulgence0.5 km
- The Old Bakery1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea9.0 km
- March11.6 km
- Ely15.7 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166DB · Data under Open Government Licence