PE16 6AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Park Street, 0.3km from Southampton Place in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within The Mills ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE16 6AL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £362k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00091348 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST PARK STREET, PE16 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PARK STREET, PE16 6AL.
214
50
£ 44,000 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 47% social renting, PE16 6AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 6AL. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
5 sales · Mean £ 332,000
Detached
£ 310,000
2 sales · Mean £ 310,000
Terraced
£ 149,997
2 sales · Mean £ 149,997
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6AL has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cromwell Community College
Kingsfield Primary School
Glebelands Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chilli Masters0.4 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.4 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.3 km
- Petrou Brothers0.0 km
- Rumbles Fish Bar0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Chatteris Bowls Club0.4 km
- Chatteris Town Bowls Club0.4 km
- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.3 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.3 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Applegreen Petrogas Ltd0.1 km
- Chatteris Town Butchers0.1 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.2 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.5 km
- London Road Stores0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.4 km
- Cross Keys Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambers Cafe0.5 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.5 km
- Pera Palace0.3 km
- Spice Lounge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea10.3 km
- March12.4 km
- Whittlesea15.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166AL · Data under Open Government Licence