Horse Fair is in Wisbech and in Fenland district. PE13 1AR is located in the Wisbech South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horse Fair, Wisbech, PE13 1AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE13 1AT, PE13 1AX, PE13 1BG, PE13 1DP, PE13 3BJ, PE13 1DJ, PE13 3BE, PE13 1HL, PE13 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE13 1AR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.9% | 47.9% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 56.1% | 52.1% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PE13 1AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.2% | 56.7% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 19.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 16.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 37.5% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 41.2% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 11.6% | 7.5% | 4.0% | 7.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PE13 1AR this area, 40.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 40.4% | 13.4% | 18.2% | 22.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 11.6% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 30.3% | 4.5% | -25.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 90.5% | 83.8% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 6.4% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, just 38.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.6% | 38.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -45.1% |
| European Union | 44.6% | 51.5% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 45.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.8% | 37.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -45.3% |
| 10+ Years | 16.3% | 25.5% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 21.2% | 14.8% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 11.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 10% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 25.9% | 76.7% | -50.8% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 18.3% | 0.3% | 18.0% |
| Poland | 13.4% | 1.3% | 12.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 17.7% | 1.5% | 16.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horse Fair was 891.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1161.7% higher than the Leverington & Wisbech Rural average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Horse Fair has the 4th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Leverington & Wisbech Rural and the 4th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 306.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsefair Clinic Horse Fair, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-04-26 | £533,146 |
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 83 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 56 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emneth Nursery School Hollycroft Road , PE14 8AY | 4out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nene Infant & Nursery School Norwich Road , PE13 2AP | 2out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peckover Primary School Leverington Road , PE13 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Road Primary School Elm Road , PE13 2TB | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB | 1out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarkson Infants School Trafford Road , PE13 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Clarkson Academy Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshland High School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA | 3out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Wisbech School Old Sessions House , 32 Somers Road PE13 1JF | - not rated | 404 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Nene Valley Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wisbech Grammar School Chapel Road , Wisbech PE13 1RH | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Enterprise House, Old Field Lane , PE13 2RJ | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowgate Academy Meadowgate Lane , PE13 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendys Horsefair Shopping Centre | 22 Horsefair, Wisbech | 21 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 2 Horsefair, Wisbech | 21 yd | |
| Greggs | 21 - 23 Horsefair, Wisbech | 21 yd | |
| Delicious Snack Bar | 50 Hill Street, Wisbech | 62 yd | |
| Britannia Cafe | 2 Blackfriars Road, Wisbech | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winners Bingo | 1 Blackfriars Road, Wisbech | 87 yd | |
| Wine Bar | 3 Little Church Street, Wisbech | 95 yd | |
| The Globe | 52 Market Place, Wisbech | 151 yd | |
| Duke's Steakhouse | Dukes Head, 8 Church Terrace | 177 yd | |
| RAFA Club | 22 Lynn Road, Wisbech | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| V And P Foods | Kiosk, Hill Street | 48 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 18 Blackfriars Road, Wisbech | 87 yd | |
| Boltons Fish And Chip Shop | 2 Little Church Street, Wisbech | 95 yd | |
| Subway | 39 Market Place, Wisbech | 98 yd | |
| Evie's Sandwich Bar | 28 Hill Street, Wisbech | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Units, 9 - 10 Horsefair | 65 yd | |
| Nene Supermarket | 14 Lynn Road, Wisbech | 188 yd | |
| Nene Shop | 2 Nene Quay, Wisbech | 222 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | North End, Wisbech | 450 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | North End, Wisbech | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shapers Gym NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Wisbech Town Park VERDUN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 346 yd |
| Wisbech Rugby Club WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC CHAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Wisbech Grammar School NORTH BRINK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Hudson Leisure Centre Harecroft Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Wisbech Cricket & Hockey Club CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE HARECROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Wisbech Lawn Tennis Club Harecroft Road | tennis courts | 913 yd |
| Wisbech Squash Club HARECROFT ROAD | squash courts | 1,007 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.