Fairbairn Way is in Chatteris and in Fenland district. PE16 6GY is located in the Chatteris South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairbairn Way, Chatteris, PE16 6GY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE16 6GX, PE16 6GZ, PE16 6SS, PE16 6SR, PE16 6LT, PE16 6QJ, PE16 6LU, PE16 6LG, PE16 6LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE16 6GY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 28% | 32.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 48.5% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 42.9% | 41.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 37.9% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 15.7% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.2% | 18.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 15.6% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.4% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 25.4% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.9% | 90.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 90.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 90.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.5% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairbairn Way was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Chatteris North & Manea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairbairn Way has the 18th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chatteris North & Manea and the 88th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Fairbairn Way, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2025-10-07 | £238,000 |
| 75 Fairbairn Way, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-18 | £229,609 |
| 75 Fairbairn Way, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-10-18 | £219,838 |
| 81 Fairbairn Way, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2024-07-01 | £241,261 |
| 79 Fairbairn Way, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-07-18 | £319,959 |
PE16 6GY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 149 |
| Retired | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfield Primary School Burnsfield Street , PE16 6ET | 2out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebelands Primary Academy Farriers Gate , PE16 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatteris Town Bowls Club | Chatteris Bowls Club, Wood Street | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrou Brothers | 23 West Park Street, Chatteris | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairlees FAIRWAY | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Chatteris Town Fc West Street | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Cromwell Community College CROMWELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE CROMWELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE WENNY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Chatteris Leisure Centre EASTWOOD | health and fitness suite | 831 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.