PE16 6DS is a safe, established residential area on Chantry Close, 0.5km from Chatteris in Chatteris. Administratively it sits within Birch ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE16 6DS represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. 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. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 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.
Census 2021 statistics for PE16 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00091117 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHANTRY CLOSE, PE16 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANTRY CLOSE, PE16 6DS.
325
40
£ 44,000 /yr
61%
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
No single demographic signal dominates PE16 6DS — age 40, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE16 6DS. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 116,000
11 sales · Mean £ 119,590
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE16 6DS has low crime rates — 39 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
Kingsfield Primary School
Cromwell Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chilli Masters0.5 km
- Greggs Slade End (Applegreen)0.8 km
- Evergreen Takeaway0.5 km
- Bridge House0.7 km
- Chatteris Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundstretcher1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Jacks1.0 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Applegreen Petrogas0.8 km
- Applegreen Petrogas Ltd0.8 km
- Chatteris Town Butchers0.7 km
- Gomerta/Parduotuve0.7 km
- Limat Food & Wine0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bramley House Hotel0.5 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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited0.6 km
- The Ship0.8 km
- Chatteris Conservative Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manea9.5 km
- March11.6 km
- Whittlesea15.4 km
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