Postcode insights

PE16 6BH

High Street

Chatteris South

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Detailed insights for PE16 6BH

Overview

Postcode PE16 6BH is located in an urban city, within the Chatteris South ward of Fenland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Chatteris area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chatteris is £49,711 per year. The nearest station is Manea, about 6.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Chatteris has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,429 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Chatteris has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Chatteris is £49,711 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE16 6BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Chatteris near PE16 6BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manea located about 6.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
4,144.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.79(+201%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.32(-26%)
Public order
5.55(+8%)
Vehicle crime
3.33(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.96(-53%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
80%
Other White
37
10.28%
Other Asian
16
4.44%
Indian
7
1.94%
Caribbean
3
0.83%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
26.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
25.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.42%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
41.24%
Owns with a mortgage
52
29.38%
Owns outright
44
24.86%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.39%
Shared ownership
2
1.13%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Chatteris South

Median price£232,500
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £291K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £255 per square foot) in Chatteris South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £472,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chatteris South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£304,250£259
Semi-Detached25£220,000£264
Terraced20£172,000£252
Flats3£115,000£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chatteris South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chatteris South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263,750£138,000£165,000£128,000
2017£225,000£100,000£165,000£147,000
2018£262,500£98,500£182,500£154,000
2019£270,000£103,500£182,500£157,500
2020£262,000£105,000£185,000£140,500
2021£280,000£106,000£199,500£175,000
2022£325,000£128,000£230,000£177,000
2023£325,000£112,500£230,000£175,000
2024£332,500£124,500£225,000£185,000
2025£320,000£114,250£232,500£186,000
2026£315,000£125,000£220,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chatteris South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chatteris South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£134£166£168
2017£206£153£179£198
2018£220£165£187£190
2019£227£155£199£225
2020£218£158£207£214
2021£227£186£221£226
2022£258£194£253£224
2023£275£198£261£258
2024£265£194£262£261
2025£237£196£241£247
2026£264£197£286£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chatteris South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chatteris South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE16 6BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE16 6BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 20261, Joshua Close, Chatteris, PE16 6QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 4, Hereward Court, Railway Lane, Chatteris, PE16 6NZFlatsLeasehold£97,000
31 Mar 202611, Railway Lane, Chatteris, PE16 6NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,500
29 Aug 20253, Railway Lane, Chatteris, PE16 6NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
04 Apr 20255, Railway Lane, Chatteris, PE16 6NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000

Schools

In the PE16 6BH postcode area, located within Chatteris, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE16 6BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKingsfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGlebelands Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miAll-throughCromwell Community CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE16 6BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE16 6BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalHigh Street, Fenland, PE16 6BGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miNisa LocalMarket Hill, Fenland, PE16 6BBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miSparBarber Gardens, Fenland, PE16 6FRWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTescoGipson Close, Fenland, PE16 6PQWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Fenland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,622
Band B£1,892
Band C£2,163
Band D£2,433
Band E£2,973
Band F£3,514
Band G£4,055
Band H£4,866

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PE16 6BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anne Hay

Chatteris South - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Ian Clive Benney

Chatteris South - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Peter Murphy

Chatteris South - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Steve Barclay

North East Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictFenlandE07000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth East CambridgeshireE14001390
WardChatteris SouthE05015422
ParishChatterisE04012516
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ChatterisE02003752
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Fenland 011EE01018110
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE16 6BH

Is PE16 6BH (Chatteris) safe?

The area around PE16 6BH records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PE16 6BH?

The median sale price around PE16 6BH in Chatteris is £232,500 (about £255 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE16 6BH?

There are 3 schools close to PE16 6BH, including Kingsfield Primary School (Good), Glebelands Primary Academy (Good) and Cromwell Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PE16 6BH?

PE16 6BH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,429 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE16 6BH (Chatteris) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Cambridgeshire covering PE16 6BH is Steve Barclay (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anne Hay (Conservative and Unionist Party), Ian Clive Benney (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peter Murphy (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.