PE14 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crooked Bank, 0.2km from Begdale in Wisbech. Administratively it sits within Medworth ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE14 0BB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 PE14 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00187641 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROOKED BANK, PE14 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROOKED BANK, PE14 0BB.
425
47
£ 41,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE14 0BB 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.
Area Character
PE14 0BB is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE14 0BB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PE14 0BB has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Fenland Livery And Equestrian Centre0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- March9.2 km
- Downham Market15.2 km
- Manea15.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE140BB · Data under Open Government Licence