St James Close is in Chatteris and in Fenland district. PE16 6FJ is located in the Chatteris North & Manea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2013-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James Close, Chatteris, PE16 6FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE16 6FE, PE16 6JX, PE16 6BN, PE16 6EY, PE16 6BJ, PE16 6BG, PE16 6BE, PE16 6PW, PE16 6BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE16 6FJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 48.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 53.9% | 51.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 40.4% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 35% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 15.8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 47.1% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 36% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 26.2% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 10.4% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 25.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.4% | 90.3% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 79.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 79.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 12.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 78.7% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 8% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Close was 142.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.2% higher than the Chatteris North & Manea average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St James Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chatteris North & Manea and the 45th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 St James Close, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2025-05-01 | £201,547 |
| 28 St James Close, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-04-02 | £246,659 |
| 3 St James Close, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-09-22 | £295,434 |
| 10 St James Close, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-09-09 | £194,629 |
| 18 St James Close, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2022-02-25 | £190,188 |
PE16 6FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfield Primary School Burnsfield Street , PE16 6ET | 2out of 4 | 394 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebelands Primary Academy Farriers Gate , PE16 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionel Walden Primary School High Street , Doddington PE15 0TF | 3out of 4 | 5,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Community College Wenny Road , PE16 6UU | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nana's Tea Room | 25A High Street, Chatteris | 124 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 52 High Street, Chatteris | 211 yd | |
| Café 42 Chatteris Ltd | 4 The Arcade, 42 High Street | 211 yd | |
| Joe Perry's Snooker & Pool Palace | 8 Market Hill, Chatteris | 216 yd | |
| The Old Bakery | 3 Market Hill, Chatteris | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatteris Conservative Club | Conservative Club, King Edward Road | 231 yd | |
| Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited | 1 Station Street, Chatteris | 269 yd | |
| Chatteris Town Bowls Club | Chatteris Bowls Club, Wood Street | 898 yd | |
| The Ship | 34 Bridge Street, Chatteris | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Masters | 30A High Street, Chatteris | 114 yd | |
| Evergreen Takeaway | 26 High Street, Chatteris | 114 yd | |
| Dragon Inn Chinese Restaurant | 50 High Street, Chatteris | 211 yd | |
| Chatteris Kebab And Pizza | 7 Park Street, Chatteris | 269 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 3 West Park Street, Chatteris | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks | Tesco Store Ltd, Fenland Way | 1,043 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 99 Bridge Street, Chatteris | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chatteris Tennis Club ST. PETERS DRIVE | tennis courts | 175 yd |
| Empress Swimming Pool 9A 9A PARK STREET | swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Kingsfield Primary School BURNSFIELD ESTATE | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Chatteris Leisure Centre EASTWOOD | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Cromwell Community College CROMWELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE CROMWELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE WENNY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.