Living in PE16, Fenland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PE16 in Fenland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Fenland: £223,168, up 1.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around PE16
109 recorded home sales on the streets around central PE16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £200,000 and a range from £67,000 to £665,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 HUNTINGDON ROAD, PE16 6ED | detached | £260,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 19 OLD STATION PLACE, PE16 6BF | flat-maisonette | £120,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 73 NEW ROAD, PE16 6BW | terraced | £130,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| WELLAND COTTAGE RAILWAY LANE, PE16 6NE | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 61B HIGH STREET, PE16 6NP | flat-maisonette | £92,500 | 2026-05-01 |
| 61C HIGH STREET, PE16 6NP | flat-maisonette | £92,500 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
4 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Cromwell Community College | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Glebelands Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Lionel Walden Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 3.0 mi |
3 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Associate professional and technical | 14.0% |
| Professional occupations | 13.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.9% |
| Skilled trades | 12.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
70 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PE16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Fenland's figures.
Common questions about PE16
What is the average house price in PE16?
The average sold price in Fenland is £223,168 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PE16?
Prices in Fenland are up 1.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PE16?
The median of 109 recorded sales around central PE16 in the last 2 years is £200,000, ranging from £67,000 to £665,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PE16?
4 schools sit within 3 miles of central PE16, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PE16?
70 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PE16 at risk of flooding?
Central PE16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PE16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £200,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 70 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PE16 safe?
70 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PE16 or PE15, PE16 or PE26, PE16 or CB6.
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