PE13 1BN is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 — these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00187717 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE13 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE13 1BN.
259
33
£ 41,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE13 1BN 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
With 65% economic activity and an average age of 33, PE13 1BN is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE13 1BN. The average age is 33.2. 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 around PE13 1BN is above average at 132 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
The Nene Infant & Nursery School
Ramnoth Junior School
Elm Road Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Nene Valley
Thomas Clarkson Academy
Clarkson Infants School
St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School
Meadowgate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- King Kebab0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Franks Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Ruby Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Priyas Mini Market0.5 km
- Sveta Shop Ltd0.2 km
- Routs Of Wisbech0.2 km
- Anya Shop0.0 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Magwitch0.3 km
- Marmion House Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Duke's Steakhouse0.2 km
- Wine Bar0.2 km
- Wisbech And District Ex Services Club0.3 km
- Wisbech Rugby Union FC0.6 km
- Wisbech Working Mens Club0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Bramleys1.0 km
- Britannia Cafe0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Krispy Treats0.5 km
- Loafers Coffee Shop0.3 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Nene Supermarket0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Nene Shop0.4 km
- Premier Express0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- March12.5 km
- Watlington14.9 km
- Downham Market15.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE131BN · Data under Open Government Licence