PE13 1DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Market Place, 0.2km from Wisbech in Wisbech. Administratively it sits within Medworth ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00187629 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET PLACE, PE13 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, PE13 1DQ.
327
36
£ 41,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE13 1DQ 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 1DQ 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 1DQ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE13 1DQ are high at 171 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
27 nearby- King Kebab0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Franks Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Ruby Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Harecroft Store0.7 km
- Pleasant News1.0 km
- Priyas Mini Market0.3 km
- Sveta Shop Ltd0.5 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Magwitch0.1 km
- Marmion House Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Duke's Steakhouse0.2 km
- Wine Bar0.2 km
- Wisbech And District Ex Services Club0.2 km
- Wisbech Rugby Union FC0.2 km
- Wisbech Working Mens Club0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Blues Restaurant \& Bar0.7 km
- Britannia Cafe0.2 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Krispy Treats0.2 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Nene Supermarket0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.4 km
- Nene Shop0.1 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- March12.6 km
- Watlington15.1 km
- Downham Market15.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE131DQ · Data under Open Government Licence