peterborough PE14 Postcodes

Peterborough (PE14)

The PE14 postcode area is located in the Peterborough postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 910 individual postcodes.

There are 75 electoral wards in the PE14 postcode area, including Boston, Bourne, Chatteris, Downham Market, Hunstanton, Huntingdon, King's Lynn, March, Peterborough, Sandringham, Skegness, Spalding, Spilsby, St Ives, St Neots, Stamford, Swaffham, Wisbech which come under the local authority of the Fenland Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 13% of people in PE14 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PE14 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

PE14 is a postcode district located within the Peterborough post town, which lies within the Peterborough non-metropolitan district of Cambridgeshire in the East of England region. It predominantly includes rural countryside with some small villages, such as Upwell, Outwell and Emneth, distributed throughout the locale. It extends to the southern tip of The Wash, a large estuary in the north-west of the country.

The area is served by both King's Lynn railway station and Wisbech railway station, which offer easy access to the North Norfolk Coast and the city of Norwich as well as other major cities.

The local economy of the area is largely based upon agriculture. The largest industrial employers in the area are Sandy Balls Ltd (who have offices in Wisbech and Peterborough) and the vegetable packing companies, Bolthouse Farms and Tesco Vegetables.

PE14 is home to many independent and state schools, including Neale-Wade Community College, Philip Hulme Primary School, Elm Primary School and Doddington & Wimblington Primary School. The area also offers many leisure activities such as walking, cycling, fishing and bird spotting at the nearby Ouse Washes nature reserve.

There are also many historic sites located in PE14, such as the Outwell War Memorial Cross, Oxmoor Farmhouse and several churches. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, which is located around 80 miles away.

In terms of culture, PE14 is home to many independent galleries, music venues and family-friendly pubs. The area also includes some popular tourist attractions, such as the magnificent Ely Cathedral and the Stonea Roman manor house and gardens.

The area is also home to many historic sites, including the Norman Castle and Church of St Mary Magdalene in Wisbech, the Church of St Mary in Upwell and Windmill Cottage in Emneth.

Living in the PE14 postcode district places tenants and homeowners in a great spot for exploring the varied landscapes in Cambridgeshire, taking advantage of the Ouse Washes and visiting nearby places such as Cambridge and Ely. It is also within easy access of London and Norfolk, making it an attractive spot for commuters and those looking to expand their property portfolio.

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