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Wisbech North

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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 £173,750 (around £195 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £228,500. 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: £173,750
Price per sq ft: £195
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £229K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £173,750 (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-Detached47£172,500£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.