peterborough PE34 Postcodes

Peterborough (PE34)

The PE34 postcode area is located in the Peterborough postcode town region, within the county of Norfolk, and contains a total of 509 individual postcodes.

There are 56 electoral wards in the PE34 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in PE34 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 PE34 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

PE34 postcode is situated in the West Norfolk district of Peterborough. It is a fairly small postcode area, spanning just 6.47 square kilometres, including the towns of Wolferton, Marshland St. James, and Snettisham, and the village of Heacham.

The majority of the postcode area consists of rural settlements, however Wolferton and Marshland St. James contain a few businesses. Wolferton is home to Bosworth's Barn, a popular farm shop, as well as a garden centre. It is also located within easy reach of the nearby town of King's Lynn, and many of the locals commute there for work.

The population, according to the 2011 census, is 4,558, with an estimate of 4,938 in 2016. The average age is 41.7, with many youthful households and a significant proportion of older people. The majority of the population are White British (84.6%), followed by those of Asian, Mixed and Black ethnicities (6.7%). Christianity is the predominant religion (66.2%) followed by no religion (30.7%).

The postcode area spans the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district council area, as well as part of the Borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. It is situated in the West of England region and is part of the ceremonial county of Norfolk. The nearest train station is King's Lynn, located 12 miles away, with the nearest airport (Norwich International Airport) located 26 miles away.

The local economy is largely agricultural, with a large number of farms in the area, producing crops such as cereals, potatoes and onions. Employment in agriculture is currently at 12.5%, though unemployment in the area is higher than the national average (4.8% in 2012). The Wolferton Enterprise Centre, located in Wolferton, provides affordable office space for businesses, and is geared towards encouraging economic development in the area.

The largest employer in PE34 is Colman's, the mustard and sauces manufacturer. The Wolferton site is a major part of the company's UK manufacturing operations and employs over 500 people. Other major employers include AC Rodley, Flowcrete, and Tevida Healthcare. There is a wide range of leisure activities available in the area, from boating and cycling on the Holkham Estate to birdwatching at Titchwell Marsh.

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