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Wisbech South & Peckover

About

Wisbech South & Peckover is situated on the western edge of the town, characterised by residential streets and proximity to the River Nene. The area includes the historic North Brink, a street of preserved Georgian merchant houses overlooking the tidal river. The landscape is largely flat, typical of the wider Fenland region.

The area is home to the National Trust's Peckover House, an 18th-century merchant's property with a noted walled garden. Local life centres on the town's market and the river, which remains a working waterway for boats and influences the area's drainage and geography.

Area overview

On average Wisbech South & Peckover has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wisbech South & Peckover is £39,412 per year. There are 11 schools in Wisbech South & Peckover: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wisbech South & Peckover is home to around 13,718 people, with a population density of about 852.1 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

134

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wisbech South & Peckover Population

13,718

Population density

852.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

61.67(+98%)

Anti-social behaviour

29.89(+159%)

Shoplifting

24.06(+238%)

Other theft

23.62(+325%)

Criminal damage and arson

13.12(+105%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

9,900

72.16%

Other White

2,921

21.29%

Other

177

1.29%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.57%

Chinese

0.56%

Total population: 13,719

Economics

No qualifications

3,583

31.39%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,933

16.94%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,585

13.89%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,516

13.28%

Level 3 (A level)

1,487

13.03%

Total 16+ residents: 11,414

Housing

Owns outright

1,933

32.26%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,508

25.17%

Owns with a mortgage

1,290

21.53%

Other social rented

849

14.17%

Social rents from council

242

4.04%

Total households: 5,992

Property prices in Wisbech South & Peckover

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Wisbech South & Peckover area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £935,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 South & Peckover over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	70	£245,000	£163,150	£195,000	£318,750	£527,025
Flats	6	£72,500	£55,250	£57,000	£88,750	£109,500
Semi-Detached	34	£179,000	£116,425	£155,500	£219,000	£271,400
Terraced	28	£149,000	£87,450	£127,375	£167,750	£209,550

10 years median price trend in Wisbech South & Peckover

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Wisbech South & Peckover

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