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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. 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. There are 3 schools in Wisbech North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Wisbech North area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,950 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wisbech North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£240,000
Flats3£80,000
Semi-Detached52£176,750
Terraced30£136,250

10 years median price trend in Wisbech North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wisbech North.

All postcodes in Wisbech North

PE133QX

Kirkgate Street

PE133JQ

Crab Marsh

PE133AR

Oakroyd Crescent

PE132ED

Clarence Road

PE132HF

Bowthorpe Hall Gardens

PE132EG

Clarkson Avenue

PE133EW

Walton Road

PE132ER

Tavistock Road

PE133DW

Lynn Road

PE133JT

Osborne Road

PE133DH

Lynn Road

PE133LB

Hawthorne Avenue

PE133JL

Brigstock Road

PE132EU

Wilberforce Road

PE133NU

St Michael's Avenue

PE133PT

Henson Close

PE132DH

Bowthorpe Road

PE133QU

Kirkgate Street

PE133XE

Silver Street

PE132EE

York Gardens

PE133LD

Weston Miller Drive

PE133HZ

Bannister's Row

PE133JR

Edinburgh Drive

PE133JX

Osborne Road

PE133ER

Walton Road

PE133EE

Lynn Road

PE133LN

Edinburgh Drive

PE133DL

Lynn Road

PE133LW

Acacia Avenue

PE133RX

Lebanon Drive

PE133JP

Osborne Road

PE133ED

Sandringham Avenue

PE133DN

Townshend Road

PE133PZ

Braeburn Avenue

PE133NF

Mount Pleasant Road

PE132BE

Balding Close

PE132AJ

Palmers Place

PE133QB

Fenland Road

PE133QF

Armada Close

PE133BE

Whitby Street

PE133UH

Rectory Gardens

PE132AW

Wellington Terrace

PE133BG

Cotterell Way

PE133LP

Edinburgh Drive

PE133FF

Mt Pleasant Trading Estate

PE132HE

King Street

PE133LQ

Southwell Road

PE133DX

Lynn Road

PE133BD

Mill Close

PE133RY

Oaklands Drive

PE133SB

Old Lynn Road

PE132ET

Colvile Road

PE132EZ

Hampden Road

PE133LT

Mount Pleasant Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.