Norwich Road is in Wisbech and in Fenland district. PE13 2BB 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 Norwich Road, Wisbech, PE13 2BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE13 2AZ, PE13 2BA, PE13 2DH, PE13 2AT, PE13 2DT, PE13 2AU, PE13 2DU, PE13 2AY, PE13 2BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE13 2BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 40.4% | 51.5% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 25.7% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 14% | 16.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 41.3% | 39.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 41.6% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 2BB this area, 40.9% 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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 40.9% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 22.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 10.1% | 4.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 91.5% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 85% | 55.1% | -29.9% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 40.3% | 28.1% | 6.1% | 34.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 55.1% | -29.9% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 11.4% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35.2% | 76.7% | -41.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 23.3% | 0.3% | 23.0% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 10.8% | 1.5% | 9.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Road was 263.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 185.1% higher than the Wisbech North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norwich Road has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Wisbech North and the 17th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-04-14 | £605,769 |
| 121 Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-12-16 | £239,951 |
| 111 Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-05-27 | £236,066 |
| 119 Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2007-08-28 | £169,471 |
| 117 Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2004-07-09 | £184,037 |
PE13 2BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emneth Nursery School Hollycroft Road , PE14 8AY | 4out of 4 | 4,325 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 | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nene Infant School Norwich Road , PE13 2AP | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Road Primary School Elm Road , PE13 2TB | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Clarkson Community College Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Clarkson Academy Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wisbech Academy Weasenham Lane , PE13 2RU | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshland High School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA | 3out of 4 | 4,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle College Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JE | - not rated | 571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Audrey's Convent School Alexandra Road , PE13 1HW | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education - Rose House C/O Advanced Education , Wisbech School, Old Session House PE13 1JJ | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wisbech School Old Sessions House , 32 Somers Road PE13 1JF | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Nene Valley Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenland Learning Base Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP | - not rated | 997 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street Pantry | 85 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 133 yd | |
| North Cambridgeshire Hospital Staff Catering | North Cambridgeshire Hospital, St Augustines Road | 284 yd | |
| Smakas Restaurant | 6 Falcon Road, Wisbech | 368 yd | |
| Wisbech Fish Bar & Kebab House | 19 Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 393 yd | |
| WAGWAN | 13 Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tuns | 76 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 247 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 18 - 22 Church Terrace, Wisbech | 351 yd | |
| Winners Bingo | 1 Blackfriars Road, Wisbech | 416 yd | |
| Duke's Steakhouse | Dukes Head, 8 Church Terrace | 417 yd | |
| Wine Bar | 3 Little Church Street, Wisbech | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Fast Food | 78 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 85 yd | |
| Hot Point Pizza And Burger | 78 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 85 yd | |
| China Garden | 41 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 297 yd | |
| San San Chinese Takeaway | 31 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 297 yd | |
| Hot And Spicy | 112 Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Units, 9 - 10 Horsefair | 508 yd | |
| Nene Supermarket | 14 Lynn Road, Wisbech | 603 yd | |
| Nene Shop | 2 Nene Quay, Wisbech | 655 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | North End, Wisbech | 925 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | North End, Wisbech | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wisbech Town Park VERDUN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 234 yd |
| Shapers Gym NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Wisbech Rugby Club WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC CHAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Meadowgate Academy Meadowgate Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| Fenland Park (Closed) Lerowe Road | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.