Curlew Avenue is in Chatteris and in Fenland district. PE16 6PL 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 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Curlew Avenue, Chatteris, PE16 6PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE16 6PN, PE16 6PR, PE16 6PP, PE16 6DY, PE16 6PW, PE16 6EU, PE16 6BJ, PE16 6DG, PE16 6BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE16 6PL 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 | 53.8% | 48.3% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 51.7% | 5.5% | 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 | 32.9% | 41.5% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 39.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 10.6% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 37.5% | 37.4% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 43.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 10.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 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 | 22.5% | 21% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.2% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 19.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 26.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.9% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 88.6% | 86.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 87.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curlew Avenue was 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% higher than the Chatteris North & Manea average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Curlew Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Chatteris North & Manea and the 93rd highest crime rate of 303 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 84.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Curlew Avenue, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-10-23 | £280,505 |
| 11 Curlew Avenue, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2025-01-21 | £264,792 |
| 61 Curlew Avenue, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-07-24 | £166,765 |
| 17 Curlew Avenue, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-07-12 | £247,263 |
| 17 Curlew Avenue, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-28 | £245,931 |
PE16 6PL 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebelands Primary School Farriers Gate , PE16 6EZ | - not rated | 507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebelands Primary Academy Farriers Gate , PE16 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield Primary School Burnsfield Street , PE16 6ET | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield Primary School Burnsfield Street , PE16 6ET | - not rated | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnsfield Infant School Burnsfield Estate , PE16 6ET | - not rated | 675 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 | - not rated | 1,005 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 | 1,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buster's Emporium And Cafe | 58 - 60 High Street, Chatteris | 280 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 52 High Street, Chatteris | 289 yd | |
| Café 42 Chatteris Ltd | 4 The Arcade, 42 High Street | 289 yd | |
| Nana's Tea Room | 25A High Street, Chatteris | 306 yd | |
| Joe Perry's Snooker & Pool Palace | 8 Market Hill, Chatteris | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatteris Conservative Club | Conservative Club, King Edward Road | 454 yd | |
| Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited | 1 Station Street, Chatteris | 518 yd | |
| The Ship | 34 Bridge Street, Chatteris | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Inn Chinese Restaurant | 50 High Street, Chatteris | 289 yd | |
| Chilli Masters | 30A High Street, Chatteris | 319 yd | |
| Evergreen Takeaway | 26 High Street, Chatteris | 319 yd | |
| Chatteris Kebab And Pizza | 7 Park Street, Chatteris | 531 yd | |
| Bridge House | 15 Bridge Street, Chatteris | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 99 Bridge Street, Chatteris | 818 yd | |
| Jacks | Tesco Store Ltd, Fenland Way | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chatteris Tennis Club ST. PETERS DRIVE | tennis courts | 366 yd |
| Empress Swimming Pool 9A 9A PARK STREET | swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Kingsfield Primary School BURNSFIELD ESTATE | grass pitches | 614 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.