Area Overview for Chatteris South Ward

Toll house on the old coach road in Chatteris South Ward
Curved ditch by the old railway in Chatteris South Ward
Cereal crop near Hill Farm, Ferry Hill in Chatteris South Ward
Fields by Ferry Hill Farm in Chatteris South Ward
London Road, Ferry Hill in Chatteris South Ward
Ridge and Furrow field by Stocking Drove in Chatteris South Ward
Entering Chatteris from the south in Chatteris South Ward
Ferryhill Farm in Chatteris South Ward
Cutting through Ferry Hill in Chatteris South Ward
Stocking Drove in Chatteris South Ward
To St.Ives 10 in Chatteris South Ward
Old Milepost by the B1050 at Toll Farm in Chatteris South Ward
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Area Information

Living in Chatteris South Ward offers a distinct lifestyle defined by its manageable scale and quiet character. This district council ward sits within Fenland District Council in England at coordinates 52.43158072868647, 0.04091391378270358. The area spans 21.1 square kilometres, presenting a compact footprint that feels intimate rather than sprawling. You will find a population of 1,194 residents distributed across the zone. This results in a population density of 57 people per square kilometre. Such low density means wide stretches of space and a lack of urban congestion. Your daily life here will be shaped by proximity to local centres rather than city-scale infrastructure. The ward functions as a recognised polling district and administrative unit for local governance. You navigate this space knowing exactly how many neighbours share your community documents. The environment feels grounded in its specific geography rather than being part of a larger, anonymous metropolitan sprawl. Your morning routine involves interactions with a tightly knit group of roughly one thousand two hundred fellow residents. This specific ward structure influences how services operate and how you engage with local decision-making processes.

Area Type
District Borough Unitary Ward
Area Size
21.1 km²
Population
1194
Population Density
57 people/km²

Demographics

The community within Chatteris South Ward presents a clear picture of a settled, older demographic. The median age for residents stands at 70 years, indicating a significant senior population. This statistic reveals that the majority of neighbours are living through retirement years rather than raising families or navigating young adulthood. The data categorises household composition and accommodation types under broad totals as specific breakdowns are not detailed in the current records. You should expect a neighbourhood where multi-generational living or single-person households among the elderly are common norms. Home ownership is firmly entrenched in this locality with 70 per cent of residents owning their homes outright. This high rate of ownership suggests a zone of stability where people have long-term roots rather than transient occupancy. Accommodation types and predominant ethnic groups remain listed as total categories without further elaboration in the available figures. Religion and specific age range data also present as general totals. You are entering an area defined by permanence and mature living arrangements. The demographic profile points toward a retirement haven rather than a family hub. The community feel likely revolves around shared concerns regarding local amenities suitable for older adults and accessible environments.

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Tenure

70
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Age

70
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Household Deprivation

N/A
with no deprivation

NS-SEC

27
in Lower managerial occupations

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Planning

Planning Constraints

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who typically lives in Chatteris South Ward?
The community is defined by an older demographic, with a median age of 70 years. This indicates a settlement focused on retirement living rather than young families. Furthermore, 70 per cent of residents are home owners, suggesting a stable population with long term ties to the area. Specific breakdowns for household composition or ethnicity are not currently available, but the data clearly points to a mature neighbourhood.

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