Cants Drove is in Murrow, Wisbech and in Fenland district. PE13 4HW 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cants Drove, Murrow, Wisbech, PE13 4HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE13 4HW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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% | 49.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53% | 50.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 28.1% | 33.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 46.7% | -11.3% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10.3% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.3% | 37.1% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 39% | 39.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 16.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 25.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 17.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 17.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.3% | 90.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 95.2% | 93.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cants Drove was 111.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Elm & Christchurch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cants Drove has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Elm & Christchurch and the 71st highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagg House Cants Drove, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2017-01-11 | £565,750 |
PE13 4HW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 4HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrow Primary Academy 73 Murrow Bank , Murrow PE13 4HD | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guyhirn CofE VC Primary School High Road , Guyhirn PE13 4ED | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Payne Primary School 9, Main Road , Parson Drove PE13 4JA | 3out of 4 | 4,154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy Church Road , Wisbech St Mary PE13 4RJ | 2out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.