Postcode Analysis Fenland, East of England

CASTLE MEWS, PE13 1HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE MEWS, PE13 1HD.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PE13 1HD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE13 1HD — age 47, 26% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £151k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE13 1HD is an up-and-coming urban area on Castle Mews, 0.1km from Wisbech in Wisbech. Administratively it sits within Medworth ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PE13 1HD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (169 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £151k, 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 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00091270 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE13 1HD. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 151,000

1 sales · Mean £ 151,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near PE13 1HD are high at 169 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.

Violence and sexual offences302
Anti-social behaviour170
Shoplifting105
Criminal damage and arson70
Public order45

school Local Schools

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Olive AP Academy - Nene Valley

Good2 pupils0.4 km
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The Nene Infant & Nursery School

Good224 pupils0.4 km
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Ramnoth Junior School

Good321 pupils0.8 km
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Elm Road Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Peckover Primary School

Good435 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Clarkson Academy

Good1284 pupils1.0 km
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Clarkson Infants School

Good204 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School

Requires Improvement226 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • King Kebab0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Franks Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Ruby Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Harecroft Store0.7 km
  • Priyas Mini Market0.3 km
  • Sveta Shop Ltd0.4 km
  • Routs Of Wisbech0.1 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Magwitch0.1 km
  • Marmion House Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Duke's Steakhouse0.2 km
  • Wine Bar0.2 km
  • Wisbech And District Ex Services Club0.1 km
  • Wisbech Rugby Union FC0.2 km
  • Wisbech Working Mens Club0.1 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Blues Restaurant \& Bar0.8 km
  • Britannia Cafe0.2 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Krispy Treats0.2 km
  • + 25 more
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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

  • March12.5 km
  • Watlington15.1 km
  • Downham Market15.5 km