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About

Wisbech North encompasses a mix of residential streets and local commercial activity centred around the A47 corridor. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its northern boundary is defined by the River Nene, with industrial and distribution facilities located along the waterway, reflecting the town's historical port functions. Daily life revolves around local shops and services on Church Terrace and North End.

The area's character is significantly shaped by the surrounding agricultural Fenland landscape. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, octagonal Peckover House, a National Trust property with extensive gardens, situated just south of the river. The wider parish includes the separate village of Wisbech St Mary, which lies to the north-west amidst open farmland. Transport links are dominated by the A47, which connects the area to Peterborough and King's Lynn.

Area overview

On average Wisbech North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wisbech North is £41,077 per year. The median sale price in Wisbech North is £175,000 (around £195 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £226,000. There are 3 schools in Wisbech North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wisbech North is home to around 11,079 people, with a population density of about 4,284.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wisbech North Population
11,079
Population density
4,284.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.78(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.5(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.03(+42%)
Other theft
5.87(+7%)
Shoplifting
5.05(-26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,614
68.75%
Other White
2,815
25.42%
Other
158
1.43%
African
91
0.82%
Indian
46
0.42%
Total population: 11,075

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,976
33.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,350
15.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,233
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,182
13.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,031
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 8,914

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,230
27.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,224
27.28%
Owns with a mortgage
972
21.66%
Other social rented
682
15.2%
Social rents from council
260
5.79%
Total households: 4,487

Property prices in Wisbech North

Median price: £175,000
Price per sq ft: £195
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £226K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Wisbech North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wisbech North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£240,000£210
Semi-Detached48£174,250£192
Terraced19£137,500£182
Flats1£92,500£115

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wisbech North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wisbech North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£60,000£135,000£103,750
2017£180,000£71,000£139,500£121,000
2018£190,000£71,500£150,000£132,500
2019£193,750£76,250£140,000£115,000
2020£190,000£81,000£165,000£134,000
2021£225,000£105,000£165,000£140,000
2022£225,000£85,750£178,000£150,000
2023£237,500£63,000£175,000£141,500
2024£211,000£67,500£171,000£132,500
2025£230,000£73,750£175,000£127,000
2026£265,000—£170,000£149,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wisbech North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wisbech North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£155£162£140
2017£168£145£155£154
2018£177£142£167£182
2019£171£151£155£152
2020£195£113£166£156
2021£192£172£175£197
2022£232£142£197£203
2023£245£127£197£221
2024£227£140£202£212
2025£210£140£188£186
2026£249—£198£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wisbech North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wisbech North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Fenland district.

Band A£1,692
Band B£1,974
Band C£2,256
Band D£2,538
Band E£3,102
Band F£3,666
Band G£4,230
Band H£5,075

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Wisbech North

Is Wisbech North safe?

Wisbech North records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wisbech North?

The median sale price in Wisbech North is £175,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wisbech North?

Wisbech North has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Wisbech North?

Wisbech North scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wisbech North sits around rank 6,011 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Wisbech North?

The average household income in Wisbech North is around £41,077 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Wisbech North

PE133SG

Lynn Road

PE133NH

Bath Road

PE132EW

Nelson Gardens

PE132EY

Wilberforce Road

PE133AW

Opportune Road

PE133QW

Sefton Avenue

PE133PL

Cherry Road

PE132DX

Bowthorpe Road

PE133NN

Bath Road

PE133FE

Ogden Gardens

PE132AA

William Road

PE132EJ

Trafford Road

PE133QZ

Kirkgate Street

PE133RJ

Laburnum Close

PE133HB

Waterlees Road

PE133NT

Goddard Crescent

PE133DG

Lynn Road

PE132AR

Park Street

PE133EJ

Eastfield Road

PE132DP

Blencowe Terrace

PE132DS

Legion Walk

PE133DQ

Lynn Road

PE133HN

Prince Of Wales Close

PE133LL

Lime Avenue

PE133FA

Fenmen Place

PE133NP

Cherry Road

PE133ET

Walton Road

PE132AU

Norwich Road

PE133QJ

Grimmers Road

PE133QA

Lerowe Road

PE132BZ

Churchill Road

PE132AD

Norwich Road

PE133SE

Black Bear Lane

PE133SA

Black Bear Lane

PE133HP

Apeldoorn Walk

PE133QR

Kirkgate Street

PE133RN

Jasmin Close

PE132ES

Trafford Road

PE133JS

Osborne Road

PE133XG

Southfields Close

PE133TA

Norwich Road

PE133ND

Storbeck Road

PE133UR

Turnpike Close

PE133QL

Lerowe Road

PE133PG

Waterlees Road

PE133AG

Henry Street

PE133AZ

York Terrace

PE133HA

Coldhorn Crescent

PE132EN

Tavistock Road

PE133UJ

Norwich Road

PE133BP

Trafalgar Court

PE133UQ

Norwich Road

PE133AX

Albany Road

PE132EQ

Clarkson Avenue

PE133LJ

Edinburgh Drive

PE133EZ

Waterlees Road

PE133DB

Lynn Road

PE132HA

Hereward Road

PE132HB

King Street

PE133PQ

Tinkers Drove

PE133LX

Norwich Road

PE133PS

Haley Close

PE133ES

Nursery Drive

PE133RE

Westminster Close

PE133EN

Walton Road

PE133AT

Lewellen Terrace

PE133HJ

Windsor Drive

PE133NG

Sybil Road

PE133QP

Kirkgate Street

PE133DY

Lynn Road

PE133QQ

Old Bell Way

PE133BB

Nene Parade

PE133HE

Waterlees Road

PE133NX

Grosvenor Road

PE133DZ

Lynn Road

PE147YA

Windmill Gardens

PE133QT

Tindall Close

PE133YB

Queen Street

PE133BJ

Churchill Road

PE133PR

Richard Young Close

PE133DJ

Lynn Road

PE133QH

Lerowe Road

PE132EP

Tavistock Road

PE133LF

Southwell Road

PE133NY

Bath Road

PE133AS

Chase Street

PE132EF

Clarkson Avenue

PE132BB

Norwich Road

PE133QE

Petts Close

PE133EH

Waterlees Road

PE133HG

Sherwood Avenue

PE133LH

Mount Pleasant Road

PE133RR

Pendula Road

PE133RH

Wistaria Road

PE133AL

De Havilland Road

PE133NJ

Bath Road

PE133HT

Prins Court

PE132EL

Colvile Road

PE133NB

Grosvenor Road

PE133FD

Mill Close