Welcome to Wisbech St. Mary
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Wisbech ( WIZ-beech) is a market town, inland port and civil parish in the Fenland district in Cambridgeshire, England. In 2011 it had a population of 31,573. The town lies in the far north-east of Cambridgeshire, bordering Norfolk and only 5 miles (8 km) south of Lincolnshire. The tidal River Nene running through the town is spanned by two road bridges. Wisbech is in the Isle of Ely (a former administrative county) and has been described as 'the Capital of The Fens".Wisbech is noteworthy for its fine examples of Georgian architecture, particularly the parade of houses along the North Brink, which includes the National Trust property of Peckover House and the circus surrounding Wisbech Castle.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,978 hectares |
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Population |
4,243 (2021) |
Density |
107 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.0 |
Ward |
Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary |
District |
Fenland |
Postcodes |
PE13 |
ONS ID |
E04001669 |
Council
Contact details for Wisbech St. Mary Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Wisbech St. Mary Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wisbech St. Mary Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Wisbech St. Mary Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Wisbech St. Mary Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wisbech St. Mary Parish.
Local News
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Village community centre has a one night visit from X Factor finalist for a charity event
Published: 5th Mar 2024
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Travellers win 3-year battle with Fenland Council planners
Published: 22nd Jan 2024
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'People who do wonderful things' recognised at 2024 Pride in Fenland awards
Published: 19th Mar 2024