Norwich Road, Wisbech, PE13 3UJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE13 3UJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	54.4%	49.3%	-5.1%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	45.6%	50.7%	5.1%	49.0%	1.7%

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 area around PE13 3UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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	42.1%	50.6%	8.5%	37.9%	12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	36.8%	31.7%	-5.1%	44.2%	-12.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Separated	1%	1.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	9.3%	10.3%	1.0%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	10.8%	4.4%	-6.4%	6.1%	-1.7%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.2%	49.2%	12.0%	48.4%	0.8%
Good health	38%	36%	-2.0%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	20%	9.3%	-10.7%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	3%	4.6%	1.6%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

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 16.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.6%	27.8%	-7.8%	18.2%	9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	12.6%	0.8%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	15.1%	1.6%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	6.9%	4.1%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6%	16.7%	10.7%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	14.5%	16.1%	1.6%	33.8%	-17.7%
Other	15.8%	4.8%	-11.0%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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)
Chinese	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Other Asian	3%	0.9%	-2.1%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0.2%	1.1%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.8%
Other Black	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.8%	95.4%	1.6%	81.4%	14.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Other	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 70.5% 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	75.2%	70.5%	-4.7%	83.2%	-12.7%
European Union	20.8%	26.3%	5.5%	6.1%	20.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0.2%	0.9%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	0.9%	-2.7%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.9%	70.4%	-4.5%	83.2%	-12.8%
10+ Years	10%	15%	5.0%	9.8%	5.2%
5-10 Years	6.8%	8.1%	1.3%	2.9%	5.2%
2-5 Years	6.2%	4.4%	-1.8%	2.2%	2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	2.1%	0.0%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	54.8%	76.7%	-21.9%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Lithuania	8.3%	0.3%	8.0%
Poland	7.8%	1.3%	6.5%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	9%	1.5%	7.5%
Turkey	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.5%	37.2%	6.3%
Christian	46.8%	46.2%	0.6%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is Norwich Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Road was 163.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% higher than the Wisbech North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Norwich Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Wisbech North and the 36th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in Fenland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.2%.

🔎 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 3UJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 9/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 6/10 (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 Norwich Road are based on 293 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 Norwich Road, Wisbech, PE13 3UJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE13 3UJ

Average Price
£215,339

Semi-Detached
£209,816

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£223,623

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Norwich Road

Average Price
£180,948

Semi-Detached
£196,732

Terraced
£177,012

Detached
£282,903

Flats/Maisonettes
£76,573

Other
£226,653

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Norwich Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
303 Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£192,000	2023-06-09	£199,119
276 Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2022-09-30	£177,115
272 Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£207,500	2020-03-24	£254,406
272 Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2016-12-09	£267,782
303 Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2015-06-05	£177,579

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE13 3UJ

Employment

PE13 3UJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	205
Part-Time Employee	51
Retired	50
Self-Employed	34
Looking after home or family	26
Other	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Student (economically inactive)	16
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	66
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	30
Administrative and support service activities	28
Construction	15
Transport and storage	12
Education	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Other	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	4,293 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School Trafford Road , PE13 2ES	- not rated	260 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School Trafford Road , PE13 2ES	3out of 4	260 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Clarkson Infants School Trafford Road , PE13 2ES	3out of 4	308 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB	3out of 4	1,173 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB	- not rated	1,173 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Clarkson Community College Corporation Road , PE13 2SE	- not rated	1,905 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Queen's School Corporation Road , PE13 2SE	- not rated	1,905 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Clarkson Academy Corporation Road , PE13 2SE	3out of 4	1,905 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wisbech Academy Weasenham Lane , PE13 2RU	- not rated	2,243 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Marshland High School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA	3out of 4	3,357 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	1,321 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meadowgate Academy Meadowgate Lane , PE13 2JH	4out of 4	1,436 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowgate School Meadowgate Lane , PE13 2JH	- not rated	1,436 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Audrey's Convent School Alexandra Road , PE13 1HW	- not rated	1,530 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	1,653 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Wisbech School Old Sessions House , 32 Somers Road PE13 1JF	- not rated	1,713 yd	Other independent special school	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
The Snack Shack	Cafe, 7 York Row	646 yd
The Locomotive	257 Lynn Road, Wisbech	678 yd
Compass Group @ Princes Staff Canteen	Princes Food Limited, Lynn Road	970 yd
Park Street Pantry	85 Norwich Road, Wisbech	1,058 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Black Bear Public House	27 Old Lynn Road, Wisbech		701 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Luigis Pizza	351 - 353 Norwich Road, Wisbech	157 yd
Tsangs	57A Lerowe Road, Wisbech	277 yd
Sun Luck	21 - 23 Kirkgate Street, Wisbech	383 yd
Walsoken Fish Bar	12 Kirkgate Street, Wisbech	383 yd
Papas Pizza Kebab	19 Kirkgate Street, Wisbech	383 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	5 Kirkgate Street, Wisbech		383 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fenland Park (Closed) Lerowe Road	grass pitches	313 yd
Wisbech Town Park VERDUN ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	903 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	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

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	64.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PE13 3UJ