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Wisbech North

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About

Wisbech North ward covers the northern part of the Fenland market town of Wisbech. The area is defined by the River Nene, which forms its southern boundary, and includes the historic commercial core along the Old Market and North Brink. Residential streets extend northward from this centre, featuring a mix of Victorian terraces and later 20th-century housing. The ward's layout is shaped by the river's curve and key routes like Lynn Road.

A notable local landmark is the Wisbech and Fenland Museum, one of the oldest purpose-built museums in England. The area's character is closely tied to the managed watercourses of the Fens, with the town's port and surrounding agricultural land playing a continuing economic role. Residential areas are interspersed with smaller commercial premises and community facilities serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Wisbech North has very high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 35.5% 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 £150,000 (around £183 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £162,500. There are 1 schools in Wisbech North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Wisbech North

Median price: £150,000
Price per sq ft: £183
Sales (last 12 months): 19
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £163K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £183 per square foot) in Wisbech North area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,000 up to £202,000.

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
Semi-Detached10£161,250£196
Terraced9£140,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wisbech North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wisbech North.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145,000£109,750
2017£129,995£121,000
2018£130,000£138,500
2019£125,000£115,000
2020£129,250£129,000
2021£135,000£140,000
2022£168,500£159,500
2023£158,500£160,000
2024£156,000£140,000
2025£160,000£135,000
2026£165,000£148,000
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.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£156
2017£134£171
2018£161£153
2019£148£155
2020£146£146
2021£170£172
2022£185£190
2023£241£185
2024£219£213
2025£192£167
2026£200£170
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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Wisbech North ward.

Local councillors

Lucie Foice-Beard

Wisbech North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Wisbech North

What is the average house price in Wisbech North?

The median sale price in Wisbech North is £150,000 (about £183 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wisbech North?

Wisbech North has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Wisbech North?

Wisbech North scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wisbech North sits around rank 2,907 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 36% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wisbech North?

Wisbech North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Lucie Foice-Beard (Conservative and Unionist Party).