PE16 6AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 6AX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6AX are sourced from Output Area E00091348 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE16 6AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE16 6AX.
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 6AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6AX. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6AX has low crime rates — 33 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
Kingsfield Primary School
Cromwell Community College
Glebelands Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chilli Masters0.4 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.4 km
- Bridge House0.9 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.2 km
- Petrou Brothers0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Chatteris Bowls Club0.5 km
- Chatteris Town Bowls Club0.5 km
- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.2 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.3 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Applegreen Petrogas Ltd0.1 km
- Chatteris Town Butchers0.1 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.1 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.4 km
- London Road Stores0.8 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 Cafe0.4 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.5 km
- Pera Palace0.3 km
- Spice Lounge0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea10.3 km
- March12.3 km
- Whittlesea15.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166AX · Data under Open Government Licence