PE16 6DA is a safe, established residential area on New Road, 0.9km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Birch ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE16 6DA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 12.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00091119 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, PE16 6DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, PE16 6DA.
509
45
£ 44,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE16 6DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, PE16 6DA 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. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6DA. The average age is 44.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 178,000
7 sales · Mean £ 192,856
Terraced
£ 132,625
2 sales · Mean £ 132,625
Detached
£ 218,000
1 sales · Mean £ 218,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6DA has low crime rates — 23 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
Glebelands Primary Academy
Cromwell Community College
Kingsfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chilli Masters0.8 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.8 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- Dragon Inn Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Limat Food & Wine0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Sweet Indulgence0.3 km
- The Old Bakery0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.8 km
- Cross Keys Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambers Cafe0.9 km
- Buster's Emporium And Cafe0.9 km
- Pera Palace0.9 km
- Spice Lounge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.9 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea9.1 km
- March11.6 km
- Ely15.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE166DA · Data under Open Government Licence