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Whittlesey

England / East of England / Fenland / Whittlesey

About

Whittlesey is a market town in the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire, known for its historical significance and agricultural roots. The town lies near the River Nene and is surrounded by flat, fertile farmland, typical of the Fens. Whittlesey has a mix of traditional buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary’s Church, and a market square that reflects its long-standing role as a local trading hub.

The area is well-connected by road, with the A605 providing links to Peterborough and Cambridge. Whittlesey also has a railway station on the Ely to Peterborough line. The town hosts annual events like the Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival, which celebrates local folklore. The nearby Whittlesey Washes, a nature reserve, offers opportunities for birdwatching and walking in a wetland habitat.

Area overview

On average Whittlesey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whittlesey is £40,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Whittlesey: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Whittlesey

Based on 233 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Whittlesey area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,350 up to £562,500.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached115£315,000
Flats3£130,000
Semi-Detached86£230,000
Terraced29£198,000

10 years price trend in Whittlesey

All postcodes in Whittlesey

PE71AL

Whittlesey

PE71AX

Queen Street

PE71DD

Church Street

PE71GD

High Causeway

PE71GT

Whittlesey

PE71HA

Barr's Street

PE71QU

Commons Road

PE71QZ

Stonald Avenue

PE71TB

Mill Road

PE71UQ

Marne Road

PE71XB

Eastrea Road

PE71YD

Crescent Road

PE72AJ

Eastrea Road

PE72FH

Dandelion Drive

PE71RU

Cemetery Road

PE71AD

Station Road

PE71AP

Gracious Street

PE71JJ

Eastrea Road

PE71JY

Churchfield Way

PE71RY

Owens Gardens

PE71XN

Feldale Place

PE71BA

Falcon Lane

PE71EB

Debdale Court

PE71EZ

Cemetery Road

PE71GR

Briggate West

PE71HH

Whittlesey

PE71LT

Anthony Close

PE71NL

Saxon Road

PE71PR

Hailward Gardens

PE71WG

Rosewood Close

PE72GJ

Whittlesey

PE72RH

Oldeamere Way

PE71WE

Holland Close

PE71AE

High Causeway

PE71AN

Gracious Street

PE71DT

Braemar Gardens

PE71DW

Ashline Grove

PE71HQ

Whitmore Street

PE71JG

Bellman's Road

PE71LH

Eastrea Road

PE71QE

Whittlesey

PE71NN

Snoots Road

PE71PF

Funtham's Lane

PE71QN

Windmill Street

PE71QX

East Delph

PE71RB

Northgate Close

PE71RX

Bassenhally Road

PE71UH

Aliwal Road

PE72PG

Funtham's Lane

PE72RF

New Road

PE71BW

High Causeway

PE71DJ

Briggate West

PE71GF

Sansom Gardens

PE71GJ

Church Street

PE71HE

Whitmore Street

PE71JH

Glenfields North

PE71QY

Commons Road

PE71SR

Millfield Way

PE71UR

Anthony Close

PE71WF

Commons Road

PE71BH

Parkinson's Lane

PE71EL

Garden Grove

PE71GB

Whittlesey

PE71LU

Barratts Close

PE71SU

New Road

PE71TY

Bellman's Road

PE71UX

Scaldgate

PE71HT

Finkle Lane

PE71AJ

High Causeway

PE71EY

Bassenhally Road

PE71GN

Whittlesey

PE71HP

Low Cross

PE71PJ

Funtham's Lane

PE71RS

Cemetery Road

PE71TX

Bellmans Grove

PE71WJ

Hardy's Lane

PE72AQ

Eastrea Road

PE72GF

Whittlesey

PE72GL

Whittlesey

PE71DG

Briggate East

PE71BP

Parkinson's Lane

PE71DA

Barr's Street

PE71GG

Glenfields North

PE71HF

Piketts Close

PE71PA

Peterborough Road

PE71PN

Bassenhally Court

PE71QD

Arnold's Lane

PE71QT

Commons Road

PE71RD

West Delph

PE71RR

Bassenhally Road

PE71XP

Moreton Close

PE71XU

Victory Avenue

PE72GH

Whittlesey

PE72GS

Whittlesey

PE71BT

Parkinson's Lane

PE71AY

High Causeway

PE71BB

Gracious Street

PE71EG

Briggate East

PE71FN

Delph Street

PE71LN

Poles Court

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.