Town Pop. 26,315

Living in Wisbech: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wisbech comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 60/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 11 places in the PE13 postcode district. The PE13 district averages 40/100, putting Wisbech 7 points above its own postcode area. On the national picture that lands Wisbech in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see PE13 postcode district.

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Wisbech scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
155.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,512 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 685 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 399 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Shoplifting 362 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 336 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
other 787 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Drove 238 crimes
  2. 2 Market Place 167 crimes
  3. 3 Mile Tree Lane 141 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 23
Sports Pitches Ample 27
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 19
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 16

Services

Schools
53
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 15 within 4km
10Good2Ungraded
  • Clarkson Infants SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Elm Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Leverington Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Meadowgate AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • OA - Nene ValleyAlternative provision · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Peckover Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ramnoth Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Peter's CofE Aided Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Nene Infant & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Thomas Clarkson AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital18.1 mi
Pilgrim Hospital22.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital23.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,286 patients per GP
4dentists7pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
78
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Fenland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 642 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
29
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed3%Retired24.6%Student3%Other inactive13.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21.9%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary47%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications30.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.9%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)4.6%
Home ownership58.3%
Among the most-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Fenland · 2026-27
A £1,692
B £1,974
C £2,256
D £2,538
E £3,102
F £3,666
G £4,230
H £5,076
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
March 7.9 mi
Watlington 9.2 mi
Downham Market 9.5 mi
J16 A1(M) 22.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 22.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 22.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
60
Pubs & Bars Ample 13
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 30
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 29
Retail Shopping Ample 164
Takeaways Ample 30
Fitness Ample 16

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £195,000 153
Detached £247,500 65
Semi-detached £180,000 57
Terraced £135,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£74k £143k £214k £283k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Paradise 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Leverington 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Elm and Emneth 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
West Walton 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Walton Highway 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Friday Bridge 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wisbech St Mary 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gorefield 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newton-in-the-Isle 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Marshland St James 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Walpole Highway 28 4.2 mi away ⇄
Walpole Marsh 0 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wisbech a nice place to live?

Wisbech has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wisbech is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wisbech?

Crime levels in Wisbech are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 4,081 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wisbech?

Among the top-rated schools in Wisbech are Clarkson Infants School, Elm Road Primary School and Leverington Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Wisbech in total.

What are house prices like in Wisbech?

The current median house price in Wisbech is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £247,500, semi-detached £180,000, terraced £135,000. There were 153 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wisbech in context

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Postcode districts in Wisbech

PE13 40 ⇄
PE14 36 ⇄

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