Christopher Drive, Wisbech, PE13 1RY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE13 1RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	50.3%	-1.3%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	48.4%	49.7%	1.3%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PE13 1RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.5%	22.8%	6.3%	37.9%	-15.1%
Married: Opposite sex	57%	54.9%	-2.1%	44.2%	10.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	4.6%	1.2%	-3.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	8.4%	10.6%	2.2%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	13.5%	9.3%	-4.2%	6.1%	3.2%

Health

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	31.4%	41.3%	9.9%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	31.8%	39.9%	8.1%	33.6%	6.3%
Fair health	27.5%	13.3%	-14.2%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	7%	3.8%	-3.2%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	2.3%	1.7%	-0.6%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	44.3%	27.7%	-16.6%	18.2%	9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	11.6%	0.2%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.1%	14.5%	4.4%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	4.8%	-2.0%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.2%	13.3%	6.1%	16.9%	-3.6%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	25.7%	9.2%	33.8%	-8.1%
Other	3.8%	2.4%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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)
Indian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.7%	95.5%	-2.2%	81.4%	14.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.5% 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	96.5%	82.5%	-14.0%	83.2%	-0.7%
European Union	2.7%	12.6%	9.9%	6.1%	6.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	82.5%	-13.6%	83.2%	-0.7%
10+ Years	0.8%	9.4%	8.6%	9.8%	-0.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	5.6%	5.2%	2.9%	2.7%
2-5 Years	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.3%	76.7%	-5.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	6.9%	0.3%	6.6%
Poland	5.2%	1.3%	3.9%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	11.1%	13.5%	-2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	55.8%	46.2%	9.6%
Buddhist	3.2%	0.5%	2.7%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Christopher Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christopher Drive was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Leverington & Wisbech Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Christopher Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Leverington & Wisbech Rural and the 25th lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in Fenland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 91.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PE13 1RY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Christopher Drive are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Fenland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Christopher Drive, Wisbech, PE13 1RY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE13 1RY

Average Price
£237,374

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£237,374

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Christopher Drive

Average Price
£242,876

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£242,876

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Christopher DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Christopher Drive, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£258,000	2025-07-16	£268,342
3 Christopher Drive, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2025-05-16	£184,222
1 Christopher Drive, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£247,000	2022-07-11	£240,976
1 Christopher Drive, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2022-05-05	£216,126
9 Christopher Drive, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2021-03-31	£285,437

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE13 1RY

Employment

PE13 1RY 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 1RY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	80
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	13
Transport and storage	9
Education	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peckover Primary School Leverington Road , PE13 1PJ	- not rated	398 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Peckover Primary School Leverington Road , PE13 1PJ	- not rated	398 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine CofE VC Infant School Cherry Road , PE13 3NP	- not rated	1,108 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leverington Primary Academy 104 Church Road , Leverington PE13 5DE	3out of 4	1,112 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Orchards Church of England Primary School Cherry Road , PE13 3NP	- not rated	1,164 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Wisbech Academy Weasenham Lane , PE13 2RU	- not rated	2,490 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Clarkson Community College Corporation Road , PE13 2SE	- not rated	2,572 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Queen's School Corporation Road , PE13 2SE	- not rated	2,572 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Clarkson Academy Corporation Road , PE13 2SE	3out of 4	2,572 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Marshland High School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA	3out of 4	3,747 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Isle College Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JE	- not rated	2,221 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wisbech Grammar School Wisbech Grammar School , Chapel Road PE13 1RH	- not rated	1,231 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Advanced Education - Rose House C/O Advanced Education , Wisbech School, Old Session House PE13 1JJ	- not rated	1,254 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Wisbech School Old Sessions House , 32 Somers Road PE13 1JF	- not rated	1,268 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
OA - Nene Valley Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP	3out of 4	1,374 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fenland Learning Base Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP	- not rated	1,374 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blues Restaurant \& Bar	80 Leverington Road, Wisbech	459 yd
Costa	Hudson Centre, Harecroft Road	689 yd
Hudson Leisure Centre	Harecroft Road, Wisbech	689 yd
Oasis Grill Bar	1 Mt Pleasant Trading Estate, Mount Pleasant Road	811 yd
Asda Stores Limited Customer Cafe	Customer Cafe, Asda Stores Limited	852 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wisbech Cricket And Hockey Club	Harecroft Road, Wisbech		579 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Millenium Chinese Takeaway	95 Harecroft Road, Wisbech	285 yd
Little Luxury Treats	Arncliffe, 45 Sutton Road	457 yd
Jolly Fryer	22 - 22A North End, Wisbech	852 yd
Yummy Yummy Chinese Takeaway	7 Edinburgh Drive, Wisbech	860 yd
Smokey Pizza	5 Edinburgh Drive, Wisbech	860 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores Limited	North End, Wisbech		852 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	North End, Wisbech		862 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wisbech Squash Club HARECROFT ROAD	squash courts	441 yd
Wisbech Cricket & Hockey Club CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE HARECROFT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	577 yd
Wisbech Lawn Tennis Club Harecroft Road	tennis courts	808 yd
Hudson Leisure Centre Harecroft Road	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	977 yd
Shapers Gym NORTH STREET	health and fitness suite	1,052 yd
Wisbech Rugby Club WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC CHAPEL ROAD	grass pitches	1,065 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	142.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.