Postcode Analysis Fenland, East of England

MARKET HILL, PE16 6BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET HILL, PE16 6BB.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 40, PE16 6BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE16 6BB is a safe, established residential area on Market Hill, 0.4km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Wenneye ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE16 6BB offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. 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 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00091377 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6BB. 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

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 284,000

1 sales · Mean £ 284,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PE16 6BB has low crime rates — 39 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.

Anti-social behaviour93
Violence and sexual offences67
Drugs16
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Glebelands Primary Academy

Good391 pupils0.4 km
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Kingsfield Primary School

Good412 pupils0.5 km
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Cromwell Community College

Good1332 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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 Club0.2 km
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Bramley House Hotel0.1 km
  • Cross Keys Hotel0.0 km
restaurant

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