Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Wisbech is a market town and inland port with a population of about 20,000 in the Fenland area of Cambridgeshire. The tidal River Nene runs through the centre of town and is spanned by two bridges. Wisbech is well-known for its splendid Georgian architecture such as Peckover House built in the 18th century, and the Georgian streets of North and South Brink that have changed little over the years.

To give a guide as to the prices of property for sale in Wisbech, terraced and semi-detached houses and cottages offering three bedrooms are from £100,000. Three bedroom, modern detached houses are from £150,000, with houses offering four bedrooms and an integral garage from £165,000. Estate agents in Wisbech represent a wide choice of substantial period cottages, Victorian townhouses, converted farmhouses, and modern detached houses that are on the market from £200,000 up to £400,000.

Flats for sale in Wisbech start at £75,000 for two bedrooms and are mostly in purpose-built apartment houses and period conversions. For more information on flats currently available, and for all cottages and houses, please contact Wisbech estate agents.

Amenities for Wisbech properties

Apart from wonderful Georgian architecture, Wisbech has many other attractions, including the High Street and Market Place which contain a range of well-known shops. Visitors to Elgood’s Georgian brewery can take a guided tour and sample traditional ale then walk it off in the delightful four-acre brewery garden. The Angles Theatre is a thriving professional theatre backed by leading names including Derek Jacobi, Jo Brand and Cameron Mackintosh. Every summer a "rose fair" is held in St. Peter's Church which is decorated with flower displays; and cream teas and bric-a-brac stalls raise money for local charities. Wisbech has numerous state schools for children of all ages and a renowned independent school, Wisbech Grammar, for children aged 5-18.

Transport in Wisbech

The railway station in March is a little over 8 miles south on the A47 and A141 and provides a 20-minute service to Peterborough; a 35-minute service to Cambridge, and a 90/120-minute service to London King’s Cross.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Wisbech, which is covered by postcodes PE13 & PE14, you may also like to consider March, Chatteris, Peterborough, Ely, Huntingdon, St Ives, and Cambridge.