Area Info for Upwell (Norfolk)

Upwell, Norfolk, UK

Upwell is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, in the East of England. It is situated near the town of Wisbech and is part of the Fenland district. The village is known for its rural character and historical significance within the region.

Geography and Location

Upwell lies approximately 4 miles south of Wisbech and is surrounded by flat, low-lying fenland landscape. The area is characterised by its agricultural land, waterways, and drainage channels that are typical of the Norfolk Fens.

History

The history of Upwell is closely linked to the fenland drainage and agriculture. The village has historical roots dating back several centuries, with evidence of settlement and land management dating from the medieval period. The local church, St Peter and St Paul, is a notable historical building in the village, with parts dating back to the 14th century.

Community and Amenities

Upwell has a small but active community with local amenities including a primary school, a pub, and a village hall. The village hosts various local events and activities that foster community spirit. The surrounding area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring the fenland landscape.

Transport

The village is accessible by road, with connections to nearby towns and villages. Public transport options are limited, but bus services connect Upwell to Wisbech and other local centres. The nearest railway station is in Wisbech, providing access to larger cities and regions.
Education
School
Upwell Community Primary School0.98 miles
School Road, Upwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 9EW
Beaupre Community Primary School1.34 miles
Church Drove, Outwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8RH
Townley Primary School3.08 miles
Crown Drove, Christchurch, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 9NA
Emneth Nursery School3.47 miles
Hollycroft Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8AY
Emneth Primary School3.47 miles
Hollycroft Road, Emneth, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8AY
Friday Bridge Community Primary School3.58 miles
Maltmas Drove, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0HW
Shelldene House School3.60 miles
20 Main Road, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0HJ
The Old School House3.73 miles
1 March Road, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0HA
Cambian Home Tree School4.01 miles
172 March Road, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0LP
Elm CofE Primary School4.21 miles
Main Road, Elm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0AG
Begdale House School4.60 miles
Begdale Road, Elm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0AZ
Meadowgate School5.25 miles
Meadowgate Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2JH
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School5.32 miles
School Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8EY
Thomas Clarkson Academy5.33 miles
Corporation Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2SE
Elm Road Primary School5.55 miles
Elm Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2TB
Ramnoth Junior School5.64 miles
Ramnoth Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2JB
Health
Clinic
The Huntercombe Centre Cambridge3.77 miles
90 Hungate Road, Emneth, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8EQ
Friday House4.01 miles
March Road, Friday Bridge, Nr Wisbech,, PE14 0LP
Conifer Lodge5.93 miles
134 North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1LL
Anglia Community Eye Service Ltd5.95 miles
North Cambridgeshire Hospital, The Park, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3AB
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Wisbech - Specsavers Store)5.99 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 9 Market Place, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1DT
Cambs & Peterborough Referral Support Services - Fenland Area6.03 miles
2 Exchange Tower, Post Office Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1HG
Wisbech Osteopathic Clinic (Octavia View)6.08 miles
Octavia View, 10A - 14 South Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JQ
Prison in-reach6.30 miles
Prison in-reach Team, HMP Whitemoor, Longhill Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0PR
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Cornerstone Prac)6.43 miles
26 Elwyn Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9BF
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (March)6.50 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 3-5 Broad Street, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8TP
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Mobile - March)6.71 miles
The Riverside Practice, 23 Marylebone Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8BG
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Riverside Prac)6.71 miles
The Riverside Practice, 23 Marylebone Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8BG
Parson Drove Osteopathic Clinic9.07 miles
Parson Drove Surgery, 240 Main Road, Parson Drove, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4LF
Ridgeway9.15 miles
Chapel Lane, Newton, Wisbech,, PE13 5EY
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Mobile - Littleport)9.47 miles
St. Georges Medical Centre, 2A Parsons Lane, Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JU
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Doddington)9.55 miles
Doddington Community Hospital, Benwick Road, Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0UG
GP
Upwell Health Centre0.82 miles
The Upwell Health Centre, Townley Close, Upwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 9BT
Trinity Surgery6.01 miles
Trinity Surgery, 29 St Augustines Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3UZ
North Brink Practice6.13 miles
North Brink Practice, 7 North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JU
The Hollies Surgery6.15 miles
Paradise Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9JE
Dr Scott & Partners6.21 miles
30/32 Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9DH
Clarkson Surgery6.25 miles
De Havilland Road, Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 3AN
Mercheford House6.42 miles
28 Elwyn Road, March, Cambs, PE15 9BY
The Cornerstone Practice6.43 miles
26 Elwyn Road, March, Cambs, PE15 9BF
Dr Sconce & Partners6.44 miles
Howdale Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9AF
The Riverside Practice6.71 miles
The Riverside Practice, 23 Marylebone Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8BG
Manea Surgery7.64 miles
4 Cathedral View, Manea, March, Cambs, PE15 0GN
Doddington Medical Centre8.19 miles
1 Governess Close, Wimblington, March, Cambridgeshire, England - Uk, PE15 0QY
St John's Surgery8.29 miles
Main Road, Terrington St John, Norfolk, England - Uk, PE14 7RR
Dr Koopowitz & Partners8.65 miles
Rowan Close, Watlington, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0TU
St. George's Medical Centre9.47 miles
2a Parsons Lane, Littleport, Ely, Cambs, CB6 1JU
Doddington Medical Centre9.58 miles
11d Benwick Road Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0TG
Hospital
North Cambridgeshire Hospital5.95 miles
The Park, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3AB
Doddington Hospital9.55 miles
Benwick Road, Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0UG
Princess Of Wales Hospital12.26 miles
Lynn Road, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital14.67 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET
Mental Health Services (Adult Mental Health) The Fermoy Unit14.67 miles
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, PE30 4ET
BMI The Sandringham Hospital14.83 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4HJ
Swaffham Community Hospital19.85 miles
Sporle Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL
Peterborough District Hospital20.41 miles
Thorpe Road, n/a, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6DA
Edith Cavell Hospital21.41 miles
Bretton Gate, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9GZ
Peterborough City Hospital21.41 miles
Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9GZ
The Cavell Centre21.41 miles
The Cavell Centre, Edith Cavell Healthcare Campus, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Orthopaedics and Spine Specialist Hospital21.56 miles
1 Stirling Way, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8YA
Johnson Community Hospital21.69 miles
Spalding Road, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3DT
Fitzwilliam Hospital22.16 miles
Milton Way, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9AQ
Beech House Hospital22.86 miles
Fordham Road,, CB8 7LF
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital24.26 miles
30 New Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9EL
Pharmacy
Welle Ltd0.82 miles
Upwell Health Centre, Townley Close, Upwell, PE14 9BT
Tesco Instore Pharmacy5.73 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Cromwell Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0SF
Boots5.83 miles
98 Norfolk Street, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2LD
Fairbrother Pharmacy Ltd5.96 miles
5 Church Terrace, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1BJ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.03 miles
New Health Centre, 25 Augustines Road, Wisbech, PE13 3AD
Boots6.05 miles
15 Horse Fair, Wisbech, PE13 1AR
Boots6.10 miles
6 Kirkgate Street, Walsoken, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3QR
Boots6.12 miles
17 Old Market, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1NB
North Brink Pharmacy6.13 miles
North Brink Pharmacy, 7 North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JU
Willows Pharmacy6.15 miles
Downham Market Health Ctr, Paradise Road, Downham Market, PE38 9JE
Boots6.24 miles
Wales Court, Downham Market, PE38 9JZ
Boots6.25 miles
8 De-havilland Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3AN
Asda Stores Ltd6.31 miles
23 North End, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1PE
Lloydspharmacy6.43 miles
The Cornerstone Practice, 26 Elwyn Road, March, PE15 9BF
Boots6.50 miles
17-19 Broad Street, March, PE15 8TP
Boots6.71 miles
The Riverside Medical Centre, 23 Marylebone Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8BG
Leisure
Park
PECKOVER HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.16 miles
RING'S END6.66 miles
STRADSETT HALL (Grade II Listed)10.07 miles
LITTLE DOWNHAM11.14 miles
HARDING'S PITS12.86 miles
THE WALKS, KING'S LYNN (Grade II Listed)13.38 miles
OXBURGH HALL (Grade II Listed)14.31 miles
FAIRSTEAD14.35 miles
LATTERSEY FIELD14.56 miles
THE SHRUBBERIES14.70 miles
SOMERSHAM16.97 miles
THE WASH17.08 miles
WEETING HEATH17.13 miles
ROYDON COMMON17.17 miles
EYE GREEN17.38 miles
NARFORD HALL (Grade II Listed)17.40 miles
Shop
Groceries
G&B Superstore1.05 miles
Town Street, Upwell, Cambridge PE14 9DF
Costcutter Outwell1.34 miles
2 Church Drove, Outwell, Norfolk, PE14 8RH
SPAR Emneth3.73 miles
Spar Store, Gaultree Square, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8DA
Emneth Convenience Store3.75 miles
22 Gaultree Square, Emneth, Wisbech Cambs PE14 8DD
Londis Elm Village Stores4.08 miles
3 Birch Grove, Wisbech, PE14 0AP
Morrisons Wisbech5.02 miles
Elm High Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0DQ
Elm Road Convenience Store5.29 miles
140 Elm Road, Wisbech Cambridge PE13 2SG
Five Stars Convenience Store5.42 miles
2 Quaker Lane, Wisbech Cambs PE13 2JQ
Iceland Wisbech 25.61 miles
Unit 2 Cromwell Retail Park, Cromwell Road, Wisbech, PE14 0SL
Thorney Toll Service Station West5.62 miles
A47 Wisbech Westbound,Thorney Toll Peterborough Cambs PE14 4AX
Farmfoods Wisbech5.67 miles
4 Sandown Road, Wisbech, PE14 0SL
Tesco Wisbech (Extra)5.68 miles
Cromwell Rd, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0RG
Lidl Wisbech5.70 miles
Cromwell Road, Wisbech, PE14 0RG
Costcutter Cambs5.83 miles
195 Norwich Road, Cambs, PE13 3TB
Budgens Wisbech6.06 miles
The Horsefair, Hill Street, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1AR
Londis A1 Stores6.09 miles
27 Kirkgate Street, Wisbech, PE13 3QR
Transport
Airport
Cambridge City Airport26.30 miles
London Stansted Airport48.25 miles
Bus Stop
Telephone Box (SW)0.11 miles
Telephone box (NE)0.13 miles
Listers Road (S)0.65 miles
Listers Road (N)0.66 miles
Croft Road (NW)0.69 miles
Croft Road (SE)0.71 miles
Townley Close (N)0.78 miles
BT Box (NE)0.79 miles
Lode Avenue (SE)0.81 miles
Townley Close (S)0.82 miles
Croft Road (SE)0.86 miles
Croft Road (NW)0.87 miles
Village Hall Car Park (E)0.88 miles
Village Hall (S)0.89 miles
Village Hall (N)0.90 miles
Baptist Road (S)0.97 miles
Ferry Port
King's Lynn Ferry Landing13.35 miles
West Lynn Ferry Landing13.36 miles
Railway Station
Downham Market Rail Station5.79 miles
March Rail Station6.16 miles
Manea Rail Station6.65 miles
Watlington Rail Station8.68 miles
Littleport Rail Station9.45 miles
Shippea Hill Rail Station13.39 miles
Kings Lynn Rail Station13.53 miles
Ely Rail Station13.73 miles
Whittlesea Rail Station14.90 miles
Lakenheath Rail Station16.12 miles
Brandon Rail Station19.02 miles
Peterborough Rail Station20.17 miles
Spalding Rail Station21.30 miles
Waterbeach Rail Station22.59 miles
Kennett Rail Station24.15 miles
Thetford Rail Station24.63 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PE14 9H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment249
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
6, TOINTONS ROAD
UPWELL
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9HL		£323,500
2025-03-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-08-23   £260,000
3, TOINTONS ROAD
UPWELL
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9HL		£295,000
2022-06-01
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2005-03-22   £151,000
Sold 2003-10-24   £110,000
THE BUNGALOW, SQUIRES DROVE
THREE HOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JY		£100,000
2021-11-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-06-20   £175,000
BURNSALL, SQUIRES DROVE
THREE HOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JY		£295,000
2021-06-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-03-04   £114,995
1, TOINTONS ROAD
UPWELL
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9HL		£267,500
2021-04-01
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2006-12-04   £185,000
Sold 2006-05-25   £175,000
Sold 2003-07-23   £149,000
Sold 2001-04-09   £20,790
BRAMLEY HOUSE, MUDDS DROVE
THREEHOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JU		£300,000
2021-03-11
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2011-08-05   £155,000
RUSSETS, MUDDS DROVE
THREEHOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JU		£560,000
2020-12-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
4, TOINTONS ROAD
UPWELL
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9HL		£195,000
2020-06-22
semidetached
freehold
WILLOWDENE, SQUIRES DROVE
THREE HOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JY		£295,000
2019-11-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-09-19   £185,000
Sold 2009-04-24   £270,000
Sold 2004-05-21   £112,500
FEN FARM BUNGALOW, SQUIRES DROVE
THREE HOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JY		£245,000
2019-10-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-08-22   £199,995
Sold 2003-03-21   £130,000
ROSES IN THE WIND, MUDDS DROVE
THREEHOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JU		£238,000
2018-06-29
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-02-03   £56,000
11, TOINTONS ROAD
UPWELL
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9HL		£190,000
2016-03-04
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2007-06-15   £158,000
Sold 1999-05-14   £52,000
Sold 1996-08-19   £42,500
7, TOINTONS ROAD
UPWELL
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9HL		£190,000
2015-07-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2001-09-20   £82,995
MUDDS COTTAGE, MUDDS DROVE
THREEHOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JU		£190,000
2014-07-29
detached
freehold
ORCHARD VIEW, MUDDS DROVE
THREEHOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JU		£109,995
2014-04-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2011-02-18   £100,000
12, TOINTONS ROAD
UPWELL
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9HL		£137,500
2012-08-23
semidetached
freehold
THE MILL, MUDDS DROVE
THREEHOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JU		£215,000
2008-04-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-09-11   £148,000
Sold 1998-12-07   £42,000
MUDDS OLD FARM, MUDDS DROVE
THREEHOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JU		£557,500
2007-10-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-12-20   £424,000
Sold 2003-03-28   £65,000
10, TOINTONS ROAD
UPWELL
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9HL		£159,995
2007-10-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1996-06-28   £28,000
8, TOINTONS ROAD
UPWELL
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9HL		£148,000
2007-04-11
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2003-03-28   £90,000
HARTLEY HOUSE, SQUIRES DROVE
THREEHOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JY		£305,000
2004-12-17
detached
freehold
GRANGE FARM BARNS, SQUIRES DROVE
THREEHOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JY		£95,000
2004-06-15
detached
freehold
GRANGE FARM, SQUIRES DROVE
THREEHOLES
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9JY		£80,000
1997-12-05
detached
freehold
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