Tavistock Road is in Wisbech and in Fenland district. PE13 2ER 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 Tavistock Road, Wisbech, PE13 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE13 2EW, PE13 2EE, PE13 2EP, PE13 2EN, PE13 2EL, PE13 2EB, PE13 2DF, PE13 2EF, PE13 3ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE13 2ER has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51.4% | 48.5% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.5% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 31.7% | 36.8% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 43% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 45.3% | 40.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 41.8% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.2% | 21.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 16% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 26.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.1% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 92.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 84.5% | 79.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 13% | 16.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 79.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Road was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Wisbech North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tavistock Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Wisbech North and the 45th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Tavistock Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2022-08-19 | £236,697 |
| 42 Tavistock Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2021-02-03 | £445,625 |
| 43 Tavistock Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-03-26 | £269,424 |
| 43 Tavistock Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-02-29 | £253,105 |
| 38 Tavistock Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-01-17 | £448,052 |
PE13 2ER area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE13 2ER 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson Infants School Trafford Road , PE13 2ES | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School Trafford Road , PE13 2ES | 2out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nene Infant & Nursery School Norwich Road , PE13 2AP | 2out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Church of England Primary School Cherry Road , PE13 3NP | 2out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB | 1out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshland High School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA | 3out of 4 | 3,439 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 | 1,201 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Nene Valley Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wisbech Grammar School Chapel Road , Wisbech PE13 1RH | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowgate Academy Meadowgate Lane , PE13 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Enterprise House, Old Field Lane , PE13 2RJ | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snack Shack | Cafe, 7 York Row | 156 yd | |
| The Locomotive | 257 Lynn Road, Wisbech | 357 yd | |
| Compass Group @ Princes Staff Canteen | Princes Food Limited, Lynn Road | 477 yd | |
| North Cambridgeshire Hospital Staff Catering | North Cambridgeshire Hospital, St Augustines Road | 733 yd | |
| Park Street Pantry | 85 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAFA Club | 22 Lynn Road, Wisbech | 721 yd | |
| Black Bear Public House | 27 Old Lynn Road, Wisbech | 782 yd | |
| Winners Bingo | 1 Blackfriars Road, Wisbech | 796 yd | |
| Wine Bar | 3 Little Church Street, Wisbech | 828 yd | |
| Duke's Steakhouse | Dukes Head, 8 Church Terrace | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luigis Pizza | 351 - 353 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 612 yd | |
| Tsangs | 57A Lerowe Road, Wisbech | 617 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12 Lynn Road, Wisbech | 721 yd | |
| VIP Fast Food | 78 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 748 yd | |
| Hot Point Pizza And Burger | 78 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nene Supermarket | 14 Lynn Road, Wisbech | 731 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 Kirkgate Street, Wisbech | 751 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Units, 9 - 10 Horsefair | 860 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | North End, Wisbech | 997 yd | |
| Nene Shop | 2 Nene Quay, Wisbech | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fenland Park (Closed) Lerowe Road | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Wisbech Town Park VERDUN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 532 yd |
| Shapers Gym NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 971 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 | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.