About Chapel Head

Chapel Head is a small settlement located in Cambridgeshire, within the PE28 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment and is situated near the village of Whittlesey. While Chapel Head itself is not a large community, it contributes to the wider local landscape and is part of the historic Fenland region. The name suggests a historical connection to a chapel, though no significant religious buildings remain today. The surrounding area is known for its flat terrain and extensive waterways, typical of the Fens. It is a place where the pace of life is slow and the landscape is shaped by centuries of land management and farming.

School Ratings in Chapel Head

Families in Chapel Head have access to 15 local schools. Somersham Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Chapel Head

Homes sell for an average of £401K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £464K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Chapel Head

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Chapel Head, with 24 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Chapel Head

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Chapel Head among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Chapel Head

Chapel Head benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 8,170 sales

Average Price £401K
£650 — £12.23M
Detached £464K 4,124
Semi £294K 2,268
Terraced £248K 1,101
Flat £162K 301

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

10 Primary
1 Secondary
4 Other
Somersham Primary School Primary Outstanding 2.3 miles Whitehall School 2.4 miles Warboys Primary Academy Primary Requires Improvement 2.6 miles Abbey College, Ramsey Secondary Good 3.8 miles Kingsfield Primary School Primary Good 4 miles Cromwell Community College All-through Good 4 miles Chatteris Child and Family Centre 4.1 miles Bury CofE Primary School Primary 4.1 miles St Helen's Primary School Primary Good 4.2 miles Ramsey Child and Family Zone Good 4.2 miles Ramsey Spinning Infant School Primary 4.3 miles Ramsey Junior School Primary 4.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Chapel Head IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Chapel Head experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
7/10
13,930 Children (0-15) 18%
47,676 Working Age 61%
22,352 Older (60+) 29%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.1% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Chapel Head 129 crimes · April 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Chapel Head are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

42 Violence & Sexual Offences
24 Anti-Social Behaviour
11 Criminal Damage & Arson
9 Other Theft
9 Vehicle Crime
7 Burglary
7 Drugs
7 Public Order
4 Shoplifting
3 Other Crime
2 Weapons
2 Robbery
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 1 stations

Huntingdon Train Station 9.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Fenton 2.2 miles Somersham 2.2 miles Warboys 2.6 miles Pidley 2.6 miles Ferry Hill 2.8 miles Colnefields 3.1 miles Oldhurst 3.5 miles Woodhurst 3.6 miles Bury 3.9 miles Chatteris 4 miles Colne 4.2 miles Wistow 4.4 miles

Local Government

District Huntingdonshire
County Cambridgeshire
Ward Great Staughton
Constituency North West Cambridgeshire
Parish Ellington
Region East of England

Streets in PE28 30 shown View all streets

A1(M) 1 A1096 1 A1307 7 A14 2 A141 1 Abbot's Close 1 Abbots Close 1 Abbots Ripton Road 1 Abbott Close 1 Acheson Road 1 Adelaide Walk 1 Alconbury Hill 2 Alconbury Road 1 All Saints Way 2 Allen's Orchard 1 Allsopp Crescent 1 Alpha Lane 1 Alsyke Close 1 Alwin Close 1 Annesley Close 1 Ansley Road 1 Apple Tree Close 1 Aragon Place 1 Armstrong Close 1 Ash Close 1 Ash Court 1 Ash End 1 Ashdale Close 1 Ashfield 2 Aylott Close 1

Postcodes in PE28 50 shown View all postcodes

PE28 0AA PE28 0AB PE28 0AD PE28 0AE PE28 0AF PE28 0AG PE28 0AH PE28 0AJ PE28 0AL PE28 0AN PE28 0AP PE28 0AQ PE28 0AR PE28 0AT PE28 0AU PE28 0AW PE28 0AX PE28 0AY PE28 0AZ PE28 0BA PE28 0BB PE28 0BD PE28 0BE PE28 0BF PE28 0BG PE28 0BH PE28 0BJ PE28 0BL PE28 0BN PE28 0BP PE28 0BQ PE28 0BS PE28 0BT PE28 0BU PE28 0BW PE28 0BX PE28 0BY PE28 0BZ PE28 0DA PE28 0DB PE28 0DD PE28 0DE PE28 0DF PE28 0DG PE28 0DH PE28 0DJ PE28 0DL PE28 0DN PE28 0DP PE28 0DQ