PE13 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Hill Street, 0.2km from Wisbech in Wisbech. Administratively it sits within Medworth ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE13 1BA offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (207 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PE13 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00187629 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL STREET, PE13 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL STREET, PE13 1BA.
327
36
£ 41,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE13 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 85% private renter occupancy, PE13 1BA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE13 1BA. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 87,497
2 sales · Mean £ 87,497
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE13 1BA are high at 207 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Olive AP Academy - Nene Valley
The Nene Infant & Nursery School
Peckover Primary School
Ramnoth Junior School
Elm Road Primary School
Clarkson Infants School
St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School
Thomas Clarkson Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- King Kebab0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Franks Fish And Chips0.2 km
- Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Millenium Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Harecroft Store0.7 km
- Pleasant News0.9 km
- Priyas Mini Market0.2 km
- Sveta Shop Ltd0.5 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Magwitch0.1 km
- Marmion House Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Duke's Steakhouse0.2 km
- Wine Bar0.2 km
- Wisbech And District Ex Services Club0.3 km
- Wisbech Rugby Union FC0.3 km
- Wisbech Working Mens Club0.3 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Blues Restaurant \& Bar0.7 km
- Britannia Cafe0.2 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Krispy Treats0.1 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Nene Supermarket0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.3 km
- Nene Shop0.1 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- March12.7 km
- Watlington15.1 km
- Downham Market15.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE131BA · Data under Open Government Licence