Oilmill Lane is in Wisbech and in Fenland district. PE13 1NW is located in the Wisbech Riverside 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 Oilmill Lane, Wisbech, PE13 1NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE13 1NP, PE13 1NF, PE13 1RF, PE13 1NJ, PE13 1RD, PE13 1NB, PE13 1NN, PE13 1AQ, PE13 1RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE13 1NW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 48.5% | 47.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 1NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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 | 47.9% | 56.8% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 23.5% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 13.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 42.8% | 40.1% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 40.1% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 13.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 1NW this area, 29.9% 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 29.9% | 5.0% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 15.6% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 8.5% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 12.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 17.3% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 23% | 2.7% | -20.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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 | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.6% | 91.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 63.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 63.5% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 37.3% | 28.9% | -8.4% | 6.1% | 22.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.3% | 63.1% | 7.8% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.3% | 8.7% | -10.6% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.3% | 76.7% | -31.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 12.5% | 0.3% | 12.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oilmill Lane was 339.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 380.3% higher than the Leverington & Wisbech Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oilmill Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Leverington & Wisbech Rural and the 14th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oilmill Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,075 | 2024-09-27 | £142,220 |
| 7 Oilmill Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2021-04-22 | £86,212 |
| 4 Oilmill Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £1,219,752 | 2019-03-28 | £1,413,363 |
| 21 Oilmill Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-05-09 | £119,698 |
| 15 Oilmill Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2017-06-27 | £93,515 |
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 85 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 5,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peckover Primary School Leverington Road , PE13 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nene Infant & Nursery School Norwich Road , PE13 2AP | 2out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Road Primary School Elm Road , PE13 2TB | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB | 1out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarkson Infants School Trafford Road , PE13 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,359 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 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshland High School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA | 3out of 4 | 4,163 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 | 355 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wisbech Grammar School Chapel Road , Wisbech PE13 1RH | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Nene Valley Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Enterprise House, Old Field Lane , PE13 2RJ | - not rated | 941 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowgate Academy Meadowgate Lane , PE13 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,906 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moja Restaurant | 13A North Street, Wisbech | 37 yd | |
| Krispy Treats | 13 North Street, Wisbech | 39 yd | |
| Cafe D-licious | 14 - 15 Old Market, Wisbech | 111 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited Customer Cafe | Customer Cafe, Asda Stores Limited | 221 yd | |
| The Italian Affair | New Inn Yard, Wisbech | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head | 13 Old Market, Wisbech | 111 yd | |
| Wisbech Rugby Union FC | Chapel Road, Wisbech | 185 yd | |
| RAFA Club | 22 Lynn Road, Wisbech | 301 yd | |
| The Globe | 52 Market Place, Wisbech | 315 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 32 North Brink, Wisbech | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway | 7 North Street, Wisbech | 37 yd | |
| Imperial Fish Bar | 5 Old Market, Wisbech | 111 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 22 - 22A North End, Wisbech | 221 yd | |
| Ruby Chinese Takeaway | 12 Nene Quay, Wisbech | 221 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 13 - 15 Nene Quay, Wisbech | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | North End, Wisbech | 184 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | North End, Wisbech | 221 yd | |
| Nene Shop | 2 Nene Quay, Wisbech | 221 yd | |
| Nene Supermarket | 14 Lynn Road, Wisbech | 292 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Units, 9 - 10 Horsefair | 298 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shapers Gym NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 52 yd |
| Wisbech Rugby Club WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC CHAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 192 yd |
| Wisbech Grammar School NORTH BRINK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Wisbech Cricket & Hockey Club CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE HARECROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Hudson Leisure Centre Harecroft Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Wisbech Lawn Tennis Club Harecroft Road | tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Wisbech Town Park VERDUN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Wisbech Squash Club HARECROFT ROAD | squash courts | 710 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 | 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.