peterborough PE16 Postcodes

Peterborough (PE16)

The PE16 postcode area is located in the Peterborough postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 348 individual postcodes.

There are 7 electoral wards in the PE16 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, 18% of people in PE16 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 PE16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

PE16 is a postcode district located in the Peterborough area in the non-metropolitan county of Cambridgeshire, in the East of England region of the United Kingdom. The main town contained within PE16 is Wisbech, a market town situated on the banks of the River Nene in the Fenland area. The other villages within the area include Stowbridge, Friday Bridge, Frieston and Guyhirn.

The postcode district of PE16 covers a total area of 433.10 square kilometres, mostly made up of flat terrain and agricultural land. The district's population, according to estimated figures, stands at just over 39,000.

PE16 is serviced by the Great Northern railway, offering direct connections to Peterborough, London and Cambridge. The A47 is the major road serving the district, running through the heart of Wisbech and connecting to major cities in the region such as Peterborough, Kings Lynn and Norwich.

The postcode district of PE16 features a variety of attractions and amenities, making it an attractive destination for tourists. Historical sites such as the Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre and Peckover House, as well as modern attractions like galleries, museums, art collections, parks and gardens, all draw tourists to the area and offer activities for visitors.

The local economy of the postcode district of PE16 is mainly agricultural, with many businesses based upon farming and related activities such as the sale of agricultural machinery, processing of agricultural produce and crop production. Other industries within the district include manufacturing, engineering, printing, packaging, food processing and the retail sector. Education is provided by a number of schools, including five primary schools, two secondary schools and a further education college.

Thepostcode district of PE16 offers a diverse range of attractions, facilities and amenities for tourists, businesses and locals alike. It has an impressive selection of shops, restaurants, leisure activities and a variety of educational establishments, making it an excellent place to live, work and visit.

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