PE16 6BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on New Road, 0.3km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Birch ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE16 6BW represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £292k, up 74.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00091120 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, PE16 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, PE16 6BW.
376
53
£ 44,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE16 6BW 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
No single demographic signal dominates PE16 6BW — age 53, 78% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 74.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6BW. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
4 sales · Mean £ 230,000
Detached
£ 401,000
6 sales · Mean £ 397,000
Terraced
£ 130,000
4 sales · Mean £ 122,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6BW 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.
school Local Schools
Glebelands Primary Academy
Kingsfield Primary School
Cromwell Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chilli Masters0.3 km
- Greggs Slade End (Applegreen)0.9 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.3 km
- Bridge House0.7 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Chatteris Bowls Club0.9 km
- Chatteris Town Bowls Club0.9 km
- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.4 km
- The Ship0.9 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundstretcher1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Jacks1.0 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Applegreen Petrogas0.9 km
- Applegreen Petrogas Ltd0.6 km
- Chatteris Town Butchers0.5 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.5 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.3 km
- Cross Keys Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambers Cafe0.3 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.3 km
- Pera Palace0.3 km
- Spice Lounge0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea9.7 km
- March11.8 km
- Whittlesea15.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166BW · Data under Open Government Licence