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Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch

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About

Wisbech St Mary forms the central settlement in this largely agricultural area of northern Fenland, characterised by expansive, flat fields of arable crops and drainage channels. The landscape is defined by the legacy of large-scale land reclamation, with long, straight roads connecting scattered farmsteads and small hamlets. The parish church of St Mary dates to the 13th century, its tower a local landmark amidst the low-lying terrain.

The smaller communities of Waldersea and Christchurch lie to the west, their names reflecting the area's ecclesiastical history and wetland past. The local topography remains subtly influenced by the former course of the River Nene. A specific local feature is the preserved Wisbech St Mary Windmill, a brick tower mill standing as a testament to the area's historical reliance on land drainage and grain processing, its machinery still intact.

Area overview

On average Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch is £45,894 per year. There are 11 schools in Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch is home to around 10,361 people, with a population density of about 70.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch Population
10,361
Population density
70.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.97(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.27(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.49(-26%)
Other theft
4.83(-13%)
Vehicle crime
4.15(-9%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,500
91.71%
Other White
323
3.12%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
233
2.25%
Other
43
0.42%
Irish
36
0.35%
Total population: 10,359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,143
24.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,625
18.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,485
17.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,432
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,053
12.2%
Total 16+ residents: 8,630

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,920
43.17%
Owns with a mortgage
1,391
31.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
487
10.95%
Other social rented
371
8.34%
Social rents from council
154
3.46%
Total households: 4,448

Property prices in Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £948,635.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch 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 St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached75£290,000
Semi-Detached34£212,500
Terraced6£167,500

10 years median price trend in Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch.

Data Sources

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