PE16 6BF is a safe, established residential area on Old Station Place, 0.5km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Slade Lode ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE16 6BF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. 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 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00091335 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD STATION PLACE, PE16 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD STATION PLACE, PE16 6BF.
519
37
£ 44,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE16 6BF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 37, PE16 6BF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £130k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6BF. The average age is 37.2. 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
£ 109,475
48 sales · Mean £ 113,306
Terraced
£ 186,500
4 sales · Mean £ 194,750
Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6BF has low crime rates — 37 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
Kingsfield Primary School
Cromwell Community College
Glebelands Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chilli Masters0.6 km
- Greggs Slade End (Applegreen)1.0 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.6 km
- Bridge House0.8 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Chatteris Bowls Club0.8 km
- Chatteris Town Bowls Club0.8 km
- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.5 km
- The Ship1.0 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- Jacks0.9 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Applegreen Petrogas1.0 km
- Applegreen Petrogas Ltd0.5 km
- Chatteris Town Butchers0.5 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.5 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.6 km
- Cross Keys Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambers Cafe0.5 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.5 km
- Pera Palace0.6 km
- Spice Lounge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea10.5 km
- March12.2 km
- Whittlesea15.0 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166BF · Data under Open Government Licence