Cottons Head, Outwell, Wisbech
House prices, sold prices and local information for PE14 8AW.
At a glance
3 property sales on Cottons Head, Outwell, Wisbech have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £225,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £186,667. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Cottons Head compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Cottons Head has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PE14 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £186,667 | 31 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Cottons Head
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Cottons Head PE14 8AW | 31 Oct 2025 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Plot 1, Cottons Head | 14 Mar 2022 | £5,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Plot 3, Cottons Head | 4 Nov 2021 | £5,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Plot 4, Cottons Head | 4 Nov 2021 | £5,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Plot 5, Cottons Head | 4 Nov 2021 | £5,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Plot 6, Cottons Head | 4 Nov 2021 | £5,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Plot 7, Cottons Head | 4 Nov 2021 | £5,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Plot 9, Cottons Head | 4 Nov 2021 | £5,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 10, Cottons Head PE14 8AW | 20 Feb 2019 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Cottons Head PE14 8AW | 9 Nov 2017 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Cottons Head | £160,000 (Feb 2019) → £225,000 (Oct 2025) | +41% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Cottons Head
Crime
15 crimes were reported within about a mile of Cottons Head in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Cottons Head is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle Level Commissioner area at Pondersbridge, Turves and Upwell Flood warning area
- Far extent of Tidal Flooding from the Wash and Tidal Estuaries Flood alert area
- Areas near the tidal River Welland, tidal River Nene, and the Wash Flood alert area
- Middle Level of the Fens in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk Flood alert area
- Tidal River Great Ouse west bank breach at Wiggenhall St Mary The Virgin, Tilney Fen End and Outwell Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Cottons Head
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaupre Community Primary School 145 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Upwell Academy 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Emneth Nursery School 111 pupils | Nursery | 0–5 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Emneth Academy 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Elm CofE Primary School 243 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
GP surgeries
- Upwell Health Centre
Townley Close, Upwell, Wisbech · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 682 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,678 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in PE14
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- Croft Road£110k
- Elm Low Road£236k
- St Pauls Road North£290k
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