PE16 6BA is a safe, established residential area on Market Hill, 0.3km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Wenneye ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE16 6BA offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00091377 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET HILL, PE16 6BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET HILL, PE16 6BA.
361
40
£ 44,000 /yr
55%
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
PE16 6BA is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6BA. The average age is 40.1. 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
Flat
£ 65,000
1 sales · Mean £ 65,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6BA has low crime rates — 38 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
Glebelands Primary Academy
Cromwell Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chilli Masters0.2 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.2 km
- Bridge House0.8 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.1 km
- Petrou Brothers0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Chatteris Bowls Club0.6 km
- Chatteris Town Bowls Club0.6 km
- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.1 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.1 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Applegreen Petrogas Ltd0.3 km
- Chatteris Town Butchers0.2 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.2 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.1 km
- Cross Keys Hotel0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambers Cafe0.3 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.3 km
- Pera Palace0.0 km
- Spice Lounge0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea10.0 km
- March12.1 km
- Whittlesea15.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166BA · Data under Open Government Licence