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Wisbech North

England / East of England / Fenland / Wisbech North

About

Wisbech North is a residential area located in the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated close to the town centre, providing easy access to local shops, schools, and amenities. The River Nene runs nearby, offering green spaces and walking paths along its banks.

The area has a mix of older and newer developments, with some properties dating back to the early 20th century. Public transport links connect Wisbech North to surrounding villages and larger towns like Peterborough. The local community includes families, retirees, and young professionals, with several schools and parks serving the neighbourhood. Industrial estates on the outskirts provide employment opportunities for residents.

Area overview

On average Wisbech North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 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 of residents in Wisbech North is £40,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Wisbech North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Wisbech North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,765 up to £442,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£230,000
Flats5£66,950
Semi-Detached44£169,500
Terraced26£137,000

10 years price trend in Wisbech North

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.