Bowthorpe Road, Wisbech, PE13 2DX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE13 2DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	50.6%	0.1%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	49.5%	49.4%	-0.1%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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	21.5%	33.2%	11.7%	37.9%	-4.7%
Married: Opposite sex	55.2%	42.8%	-12.4%	44.2%	-1.4%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.7%	2.3%	0.6%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	11.8%	10.4%	-1.4%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	9.4%	11.3%	1.9%	6.1%	5.2%

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	39.1%	41.1%	2.0%	48.4%	-7.3%
Good health	37.2%	37.5%	0.3%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	16.8%	15.8%	-1.0%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	4.6%	3.9%	-0.7%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	2.2%	1.7%	-0.5%	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	27.3%	20.1%	-7.2%	18.2%	1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	12.3%	-0.5%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	15.2%	0.0%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	5.7%	3.0%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	16.3%	3.2%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	23.6%	23.2%	-0.4%	33.8%	-10.6%
Other	5.4%	7.2%	1.8%	2.8%	4.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	3.1%	-1.4%
Black African	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	2.5%	-0.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	94.6%	94.7%	0.1%	81.4%	13.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	0.1%	0.1%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.1% 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	89.9%	77.1%	-12.8%	83.2%	-6.1%
European Union	6%	18.6%	12.6%	6.1%	12.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.2%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.4%	77.2%	-12.2%	83.2%	-6.0%
10+ Years	1.1%	9.7%	8.6%	9.8%	-0.1%
5-10 Years	2.2%	7%	4.8%	2.9%	4.1%
2-5 Years	2.4%	4.8%	2.4%	2.2%	2.6%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	1.2%	-3.7%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58.8%	76.7%	-17.9%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Lithuania	6.3%	0.3%	6.0%
Poland	6.1%	1.3%	4.8%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	4.8%	1.5%	3.3%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
No passport held	20.6%	13.5%	7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.4%	37.2%	-1.8%
Christian	54.4%	46.2%	8.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Bowthorpe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowthorpe Road was 136.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% higher than the Wisbech North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bowthorpe Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Wisbech North and the 49th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

🔎 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. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PE13 2DX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Bowthorpe Road are based on 59 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 Bowthorpe Road, Wisbech, PE13 2DX

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE13 2DX

Average Price
£293,309

Semi-Detached
£302,840

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£288,568

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£192,936

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bowthorpe Road

Average Price
£302,447

Semi-Detached
£318,305

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£288,071

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£199,018

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bowthorpe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
38 Bowthorpe Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£352,000	2025-02-20	£354,200
3 Bowthorpe Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£276,000	2024-12-16	£291,722
2 Bowthorpe Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2023-12-08	£327,556
43 Bowthorpe Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£278,000	2023-03-01	£270,441
27 Bowthorpe Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-02-14	£234,656

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE13 2DX

Employment

PE13 2DX 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 2DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	125
Retired	109
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	10
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Education	27
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Emneth Nursery School Hollycroft Road , PE14 8AY	4out of 4	4,577 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Nene Infant & Nursery School Norwich Road , PE13 2AP	2out of 4	495 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB	1out of 4	667 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Clarkson Infants School Trafford Road , PE13 2ES	3out of 4	701 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School Trafford Road , PE13 2ES	2out of 4	703 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Elm Road Primary School Elm Road , PE13 2TB	3out of 4	840 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Clarkson Academy Corporation Road , PE13 2SE	2out of 4	1,379 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Marshland High School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA	3out of 4	3,889 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	838 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Olive Ap Academy - Nene Valley Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP	3out of 4	980 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wisbech Grammar School Chapel Road , Wisbech PE13 1RH	- not rated	1,131 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
On Track Education Centre Enterprise House, Old Field Lane , PE13 2RJ	- not rated	1,241 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadowgate Academy Meadowgate Lane , PE13 2JH	4out of 4	1,324 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
North Cambridgeshire Hospital Staff Catering	North Cambridgeshire Hospital, St Augustines Road	327 yd
Park Street Pantry	85 Norwich Road, Wisbech	327 yd
Smakas Restaurant	6 Falcon Road, Wisbech	419 yd
Britannia Cafe	2 Blackfriars Road, Wisbech	433 yd
The Snack Shack	Cafe, 7 York Row	461 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Winners Bingo	1 Blackfriars Road, Wisbech	433 yd
Three Tuns	76 Norwich Road, Wisbech	443 yd
Wine Bar	3 Little Church Street, Wisbech	462 yd
Duke's Steakhouse	Dukes Head, 8 Church Terrace	486 yd
The Wheatsheaf	18 - 22 Church Terrace, Wisbech	490 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
VIP Fast Food	78 Norwich Road, Wisbech	299 yd
Hot Point Pizza And Burger	78 Norwich Road, Wisbech	299 yd
Istanbul Kebab House	18 Blackfriars Road, Wisbech	433 yd
Boltons Fish And Chip Shop	2 Little Church Street, Wisbech	462 yd
V And P Foods	Kiosk, Hill Street	464 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nene Supermarket	14 Lynn Road, Wisbech	519 yd
Heron Foods	Units, 9 - 10 Horsefair	521 yd
Nene Shop	2 Nene Quay, Wisbech	687 yd
Asda Stores Limited	North End, Wisbech	848 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	North End, Wisbech	901 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wisbech Town Park VERDUN ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	132 yd
Shapers Gym NORTH STREET	health and fitness suite	731 yd
Fenland Park (Closed) Lerowe Road	grass pitches	871 yd
Wisbech Rugby Club WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC CHAPEL ROAD	grass pitches	934 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	97.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.8%

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	38.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PE13 2DX