PE16 6DD is a safe, established residential area on Queensway, 0.9km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Birch ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE16 6DD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6DD are sourced from Output Area E00091119 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENSWAY, PE16 6DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSWAY, PE16 6DD.
509
45
£ 44,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE16 6DD 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
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in PE16 6DD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6DD. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 172,000
1 sales · Mean £ 172,000
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
2 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6DD has low crime rates — 22 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
4 nearby- Chilli Masters0.8 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.8 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- Dragon Inn Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Limat Food & Wine0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Sweet Indulgence0.3 km
- The Old Bakery0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.8 km
- Cross Keys Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambers Cafe0.9 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.9 km
- Pera Palace0.9 km
- Spice Lounge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited1.0 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea9.1 km
- March11.5 km
- Whittlesea15.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166DD · Data under Open Government Licence