Goodens Lane is in Newton, Wisbech and in Fenland district. PE13 5HQ is located in the Leverington & Wisbech Rural 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 Goodens Lane, Newton, Wisbech, PE13 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE13 5HH, PE13 5HL, PE13 5JD, PE13 5JB, PE13 5ET, PE13 5HF, PE13 5HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE13 5HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 53.5% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 46.5% | -6.7% | 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 | 23% | 32.9% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 42.3% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 37.1% | 34% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 37.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 22.1% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 15.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 19.2% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 16% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.6% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 96.5% | 92.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 95.8% | 92% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.1% | 13.5% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goodens Lane was 73.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% higher than the Leverington & Wisbech Rural average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Goodens Lane has the 30th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Leverington & Wisbech Rural and the 124th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jays Goodens Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-07-30 | £332,828 |
| 14A Goodens Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-09-11 | £154,056 |
| 17 Goodens Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2023-02-24 | £200,160 |
| The Hollies, 19 Goodens Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-10-24 | £215,165 |
| 3 Goodens Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-06-10 | £189,240 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Primary School Church Lane , Newton PE13 5HF | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinderley Primary School Church Lane , Tydd St Giles PE13 5LG | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tydd St Gile's County Primary School Church Lane , Tydd St Gile's PE13 5LG | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorefield Primary Academy 69 High Road , Gorefield PE13 4NB | 3out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorefield Primary School High Road , Gorefield PE13 4NB | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshland High School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA | 3out of 4 | 4,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshland High School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA | - not rated | 4,705 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwell House School Goodens Lane , Newton PE13 5HQ | - not rated | 145 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cambian Willows Fitton End , Gorfield PE13 4NQ | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's School Gote Lane , Gorefield PE13 4NJ | - not rated | 3,379 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree School Ltd Barra Farm, Gadds Lane , Leverington PE13 5BL | - not rated | 4,893 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton In The Isle Playing Field GOODENS LANE | grass pitches | 133 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.