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Wisbech, United Kingdom
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Wisbech is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 32,489. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 32,489 |
| Population Density | 4,506 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6662°, 0.1594° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.0 inches (864 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $43,396 |
| Median Age | 45.0 years |
About Wisbech
Wisbech is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 32,489. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wisbech vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Wisbech vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,396 |
| 42% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,396 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $835 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,956 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 20.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $287,937 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,085 |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.7% |
| Housing Units | 12,996 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wisbech
Wisbech has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 732 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6662°N, 0.1594°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
Wisbech has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 35.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4,506/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 20.1% |
Schools in Wisbech
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards Church of England Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Riverside Meadows Academy - Wisbech Green | - | - | - | - |
| Riverside Meadows Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Meadowgate Academy | - | - | - | - |
| OA - Nene Valley | - | - | - | - |
| Begdale House School | - | - | - | - |
| On Track Wisbech | - | - | - | - |
| Cambian Wisbech School | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter's C of E Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Wisbech Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Walnut Tree School Ltd | - | - | - | - |
| The Nene Infant & Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Ramnoth Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Gorefield Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Peckover Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Leverington Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Elm Road Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thomas Clarkson Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Clarkson Infant and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wisbech
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam FM 97.2 | - | MP3 | |
| BIG BARN RADIO | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Black Cat Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| Boomerang Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Peterborough | charts, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio West Norfolk | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| KL1 Radio | 60s to 90s | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Wisbech
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Heritage Centre | ||||
| Chatteris Museum | ||||
| Discover Downham Heritage | ||||
| Fenland And West Norfolk Aviation Museum | ||||
| Fossils Galore | ||||
| March & District Museum | ||||
| Museum of Armed Police | ||||
| Museum of Technology | ||||
| Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum | ||||
| Peckover House & Gardens | ||||
| Prickwillow Museum | ||||
| St George's Guildhall | ||||
| Stories of Lynn | ||||
| The Lynn Museum | ||||
| True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum | ||||
| Wisbech & Fenland Museum |
Libraries in Wisbech
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatteris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Downham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holbeach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| King's Lynn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Littleport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Sutton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| March Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wisbech Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wisbech
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Market | |||||
| Long Sutton Market Place | |||||
| Skylark Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Skylark Indoor Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Wisbech Market Place |
Hotels in Wisbech
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wisbech
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wisbech
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Wisbech
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Wisbech
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Wisbech
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wisbech
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wisbech
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Wisbech
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wisbech
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wisbech
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Wisbech
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wisbech
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Wisbech
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Wisbech
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashley's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eastfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wisbech
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gorefield Post office and Stores | |
| Leverington Post Office | |
| Norfolk Street Post Office | |
| Old Walsoken Post Office | |
| Wisbech Post Office | |
| Wisbech St Mary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wisbech
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Baptist Church | |
| Friends Meeting House | |
| Go Evangelista Christian Centre | |
| Jehova's Witness Kingdom Hall | |
| Our Lady and St Charles Borromeo | |
| St Augustines Parish Church | |
| St Leonard (Leverington Parish Church) | |
| St Mary (Wisbech St Mary with Guyhirn Parish Church) | |
| St Paul (Gorefield Parish Church) | |
| St Peter & St Paul | |
| Trinity Methodist Church | |
| United Reform Church | |
| Wisbech Christian Spiritualist Church | |
| Wisbech Salvation Army |
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What is the population of Wisbech?
Wisbech has a population of 32,489 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4,506 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.
Is Wisbech expensive to live in?
The median household income is $43,396, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $287,937 (2% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,085 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Wisbech?
Wisbech has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Wisbech?
Wisbech has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $835. There are 2,956 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wisbech?
The median home value in Wisbech is $287,937. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,085. The homeownership rate is 67.4%.
How are the schools in Wisbech?
19.0% of adults in Wisbech hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Wisbech?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Wisbech is 9.7% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 90.9% of residents speak only English at home. 5.2% of the population are military veterans. 6.4% of residents have a disability.