Postcode insights

PE16 6GE

Lime Tree Gardens

Chatteris South

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Detailed insights for PE16 6GE

Overview

Postcode PE16 6GE 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 6.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Chatteris has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Chatteris has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.2%

Approximately 18.2% 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 6GE.

Flood risk

No risk

Chatteris near PE16 6GE 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 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
520
Population density
3,843.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.45(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.15(+117%)
Other theft
8.38(+53%)
Other crime
7.62(+289%)
Shoplifting
7.62(+11%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
423
81.66%
Other White
53
10.23%
Roma
13
2.51%
Other
8
1.54%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
0.77%
Total population: 518

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
101
24.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
89
21.92%
Level 3 (A level)
68
16.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
64
15.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
14.29%
Total 16+ residents: 406

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
80
34.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
22.51%
Owns outright
50
21.65%
Other social rented
33
14.29%
Social rents from council
9
3.9%
Total households: 231

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 6GE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE16 6GE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 20262, Old Forge Gardens, Chatteris, PE16 6QRDetachedFreehold£350,000
03 Oct 202510A, Station Street, Chatteris, PE16 6NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
28 May 202538, Station Street, Chatteris, PE16 6NBTerracedFreehold£200,000
20 May 202512, Station Street, Chatteris, PE16 6NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
16 May 202519A, Station Street, Chatteris, PE16 6NBTerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE16 6GE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKingsfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miAll-throughCromwell Community CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGlebelands Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE16 6GE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparBarber Gardens, Fenland, PE16 6FRWalking directions to Spar
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 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 6GE, 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 011GE01035537
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2013-07-01

Frequently asked questions about PE16 6GE

Is PE16 6GE (Chatteris) safe?

The area around PE16 6GE records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6GE?

The median sale price around PE16 6GE 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 6GE?

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

How deprived is the area around PE16 6GE?

PE16 6GE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,930 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for North East Cambridgeshire covering PE16 6GE 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.