Hillcrest Drive is in Guyhirn, Wisbech and in Fenland district. PE13 4ET is located in the Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillcrest Drive, Guyhirn, Wisbech, PE13 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE13 4EF, PE13 4EU, PE13 4EE, PE13 4EY, PE13 4ED, PE13 4EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE13 4ET has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 47.4% | 49.9% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.1% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 26.6% | 30.5% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 48.8% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 37.5% | 43.5% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 36.6% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 31% | 20.1% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 23.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 91.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 91.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Drive was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Elm & Christchurch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillcrest Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Elm & Christchurch and the 98th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hillcrest Drive, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,400 | 2025-01-10 | £263,497 |
| 6 Hillcrest Drive, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2023-06-16 | £304,945 |
| 6 Hillcrest Drive, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2021-09-23 | £236,754 |
| 1 Hillcrest Drive, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-02-26 | £258,750 |
| 2 Hillcrest Drive, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-03-16 | £308,429 |
PE13 4ET area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4ET 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyhirn CofE VC Primary School High Road , Guyhirn PE13 4ED | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrow Primary Academy 73 Murrow Bank , Murrow PE13 4HD | 3out of 4 | 4,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy Church Road , Wisbech St Mary PE13 4RJ | 2out of 4 | 4,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Twist Public House | Oliver Twist Country Inn, High Road | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guyhirn Playing Field HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 311 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.