Great Eastern Road is in Wisbech and in Fenland district. PE13 2PT is located in the Wisbech South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Eastern Road, Wisbech, PE13 2PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE13 2PU, PE13 2PR, PE13 2PZ, PE13 2PP, PE13 2PL, PE13 2RJ, PE13 2PX, PE13 2PY, PE13 2PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE13 2PT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 47.8% | 49.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 2PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 24.6% | 29.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 51.7% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 43.3% | 40.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 37.6% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 17.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 26.1% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 12.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 18.3% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 15.3% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 91.4% | 77% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 20.1% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 77% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 14.7% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 10.2% | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 68.8% | 46.2% | 22.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Eastern Road was 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% higher than the Leverington & Wisbech Rural average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Great Eastern Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Leverington & Wisbech Rural and the 109th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Great Eastern Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, a newly built property | £76,950 | 1998-04-09 | £374,985 |
| 5 Great Eastern Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, a newly built property | £73,950 | 1997-07-28 | £390,066 |
PE13 2PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emneth Nursery School Hollycroft Road , PE14 8AY | 4out of 4 | 4,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Road Primary School Elm Road , PE13 2TB | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Road Primary School Elm Road , PE13 2TB | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nene Infant & Nursery School Norwich Road , PE13 2AP | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nene Infant School Norwich Road , PE13 2AP | - not rated | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wisbech Academy Weasenham Lane , PE13 2RU | - not rated | 625 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Clarkson Community College Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | - not rated | 846 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | - not rated | 846 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Clarkson Academy Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshland High School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA | 3out of 4 | 4,993 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 | 905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Track Education Wisbech Enterprise House, Oldfield Lane , Cambridgeshire PE13 2RJ | - not rated | 167 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Nene Valley Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenland Learning Base Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP | - not rated | 495 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Audrey's Convent School Alexandra Road , PE13 1HW | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wisbech School Old Sessions House , 32 Somers Road PE13 1JF | - not rated | 610 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Lodge | Day Care Centre Victoria Lodge, 18 Larksfield | 322 yd | |
| St Raphael Club | Love Lane, Wisbech | 603 yd | |
| Pas Roma | 22 - 24 Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 644 yd | |
| Rasskozova | 95 Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 647 yd | |
| Lumira | 97A Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisbech Working Mens Club | Wisbech And District Ex Services Club, Alexandra Road | 570 yd | |
| Wisbech Conservative Club Limited | 36 Alexandra Road, Wisbech | 571 yd | |
| Wisbech And District Ex Services Club | Alexandra Road, Wisbech | 571 yd | |
| The Angel | 45 Alexandra Road, Wisbech | 571 yd | |
| The Angles Theatre Bar | Angles Bar, The Angles Theatre | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Chinese Takeaway | 52 Victoria Road, Wisbech | 375 yd | |
| King Kebab | 7A Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 457 yd | |
| Hot Junction | 44 West Street, Wisbech | 607 yd | |
| Toppings Pizza Shop | 3A Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 647 yd | |
| Hot And Spicy | 112 Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nene Shop | 2 Nene Quay, Wisbech | 742 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Cromwell Retail Park, Sandown Road | 763 yd | |
| Poundstretchers | 1A Cromwell Retail Park, Sandown Road | 800 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Cromwell Road, Wisbech | 803 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | Cromwell Road, Wisbech | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wisbech Grammar School NORTH BRINK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Ironworks Gym (Closed) Algores Way | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Esselle Ladies Health And Leisure Ltd (Closed) 12a 12a Algores Way | health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Ironworks Gym EUROPA WAY | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Wisbech Rugby Club WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC CHAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Thomas Clarkson Academy CORPORATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Barton Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Shapers Gym NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Hudson Leisure Centre Harecroft Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 969 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.