Barber Gardens Chatteris, Fenland
20 addresses across 1 postcode (PE16), about 30 m long. USRN 14504183.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 18).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Fenland costs £2,538 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 16% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Manea, about 10.3 km (6.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is George Clare Surgery, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Flat (16); Bungalow, end-terrace (1); Bungalow, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2018 (18).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
- 1, Barber Gardens
- 2, Barber Gardens
- 3, Barber Gardens
- 4, Barber Gardens
- 5, Barber Gardens
- 6, Barber Gardens
- 7, Barber Gardens
- 8, Barber Gardens
- 9, Barber Gardens
- 10, Barber Gardens
- 11, Barber Gardens
- 12, Barber Gardens
- 13, Barber Gardens
- 14, Barber Gardens
- 15, Barber Gardens
- 16, Barber Gardens
- 17, Barber Gardens
- 18, Barber Gardens
Council tax
What each band costs in Fenland in 2026-27: Band D £2,538 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,692 | £1,974 | £2,256 | £2,538 | £3,102 | £3,666 | £4,230 | £5,075 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (41% of about 560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 22 London Road Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6AU: up to 6 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- 26, Bridge Street, Chatteris, PE16 6RF: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE16 6FR | 100% | 16% | 16% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manea 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| March 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km (7.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Sycamores Chatteris | 30 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 64.4 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest George Clare Surgery | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy High Street | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Hollies Dental Practice | 160 m |
| Hospital | Doddington Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Chatteris Police Station | 290 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Applegreen - West Park Service Station Cashzone | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,890 m² | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,250 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a listed building (Grade I), 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 109 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Knight's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Dean Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Burrow Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Ferry Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Lambe's Plantation | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Honey Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 20 |
15 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Fenland: see them on the Fenland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cromwell Community College | All-through | 4–18 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glebelands Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eg On The Move Chatteris West Park | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2026 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar PE16 6AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Petrou Brothers PE16 6AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Chatteris Town Butchers PE16 6AF | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Gomerta/Parduotuve PE16 6AD | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| CAMMS Meals On Wheels Ltd PE16 6NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Bites Of Fenland PE16 6LD | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Chatteris Working Mens Club And Institute Limited PE16 6NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Chatteris Kebab And Pizza PE16 6AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Nisa Local PE16 6AB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Peter Pan Pre School PE16 6NE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2022 |
| The Gables Residential Home PE16 6LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| King Edward Centre PE16 6NG | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Scoops Italian Gelato PE16 6BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Cross Keys Hotel PE16 6BA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barber Gardens (16); On or near Petrol Station (14); On or near Park Street (4); On or near Lyons Court (3); On or near South Park Street (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 20% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Cross Keys Hotel (hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house, PE16 6BA) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 30 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PE16 6FR: 20 addresses of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
West Park Street · Lyons Court · West Park Street · Eden Crescent · Lyons Court · Station Road · Wimpole Street · Linden Drive · Beechwood Gardens · York Road · Victoria Street · Rosemary Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.