Magazine Close is in Wisbech and in Fenland district. PE13 1LH is located in the Leverington & Wisbech Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Magazine Close, Wisbech, PE13 1LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE13 1LG, PE13 1LQ, PE13 1LJ, PE13 1LS, PE13 4TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE13 1LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.2% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.8% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 31.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 11.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.6% | 36.3% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 20% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 1LH this area, 33.1% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 33.1% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 14.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 17.1% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 87.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 10.1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 87.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 7.8% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magazine Close was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Leverington & Wisbech Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Magazine Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Leverington & Wisbech Rural and the 29th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Magazine Close, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-12-22 | £133,016 |
| 13 Magazine Close, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-01-15 | £163,626 |
| 30 Magazine Close, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £51,200 | 2011-10-24 | £94,388 |
| 37 Magazine Close, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2007-02-16 | £182,892 |
| 36 Magazine Close, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2006-03-17 | £153,525 |
PE13 1LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE13 1LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peckover Primary School Leverington Road , PE13 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Road Primary School Elm Road , PE13 2TB | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nene Infant & Nursery School Norwich Road , PE13 2AP | 2out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB | 1out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverington Primary Academy 104 Church Road , Leverington PE13 5DE | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisbech Grammar School Chapel Road , Wisbech PE13 1RH | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Enterprise House, Old Field Lane , PE13 2RJ | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Nene Valley Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wisbech School Old Sessions House , 32 Somers Road PE13 1JF | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowgate Academy Meadowgate Lane , PE13 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Light Cinema | 22 Cromwell Road, Wisbech | 732 yd | |
| Prezzo | 22B Cromwell Road, Wisbech | 732 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 10 Cromwell Retail Park, Sandown Road | 830 yd | |
| Pausa | Unit A, Belgrave Retail Park | 868 yd | |
| The Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds Hotel, 4 North Brink | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 32 North Brink, Wisbech | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Cromwell Road | 732 yd | |
| Yo\! To Go | Tesco, Cromwell Road | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Cromwell Road, Wisbech | 678 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | Cromwell Road, Wisbech | 678 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Cromwell Retail Park, Sandown Road | 830 yd | |
| Poundstretchers | 1A Cromwell Retail Park, Sandown Road | 831 yd | |
| Sport Direct | 4 Cromwell Retail Park, Sandown Road | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Wisbech Grammar School NORTH BRINK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Hudson Leisure Centre Harecroft Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Ironworks Gym EUROPA WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,055 yd |
| Wisbech Lawn Tennis Club Harecroft Road | tennis courts | 1,060 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Wisbech) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,067 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 30.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.