Wheatley Bank is in Wisbech and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE14 7AZ is located in the Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wheatley Bank, Wisbech, PE14 7AZ 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 local area around PE14 7AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 27.3% | 30.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 49.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 39.2% | 36.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 43.4% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 9.8% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 14.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 24% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 17.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 24% | 15.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 16.7% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.2% | 94.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 94.3% | 92.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 92.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheatley Bank was 101.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.7% higher than the Terrington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wheatley Bank has the 5th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Terrington and the 75th highest crime rate of 485 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowtree Farm Wheatley Bank, Wisbech, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2020-12-18 | £963,901 |
| Wheatley Bank Farm House Wheatley Bank, Wisbech, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-03-13 | £439,524 |
| 2 Victoria Cottage Wheatley Bank, Wisbech, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2019-12-18 | £317,028 |
| 1 Victoria Cottage Wheatley Bank, Wisbech, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2017-08-03 | £301,418 |
| 2 Victoria Cottage Wheatley Bank, Wisbech, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2013-07-03 | £174,920 |
PE14 7AZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
PE14 7AZ 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emneth Nursery School Hollycroft Road , PE14 8AY | 4out of 4 | 4,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School Trafford Road , PE13 2ES | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarkson Infants School Trafford Road , PE13 2ES | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gordon Fendick Junior School Tinkers Drove , PE13 3PD | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walton Community Primary School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA | - not rated | 2,338 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 | 2,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshland High School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Clarkson Community College Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | - not rated | 3,667 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | - not rated | 3,667 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Clarkson Academy Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | 3out of 4 | 3,667 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 | 3,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowgate Academy Meadowgate Lane , PE13 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowgate School Meadowgate Lane , PE13 2JH | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Audrey's Convent School Alexandra Road , PE13 1HW | - not rated | 3,391 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 | 3,484 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wisbech School Old Sessions House , 32 Somers Road PE13 1JF | - not rated | 3,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worzals Farm Shop Ltd | Lynn Road, Walsoken | 1,036 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| 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 | 5.6% |
| Median download speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.