Whittlesey South
Ward in Fenland, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.525, -0.109 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 28 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01733 (Peterborough) |
Whittlesey South sits in the southern part of the market town of Whittlesey in the district of Fenland, Cambridgeshire, England. The area is typical of the Fens: very flat, low-lying and dominated by agricultural land and drainage channels, with the River Nene and nearby towns like Peterborough and Ely a short drive away, so many residents commute for work and services.
Locally there’s a strong community feel, anchored by small shops, schools and clubs, and a history tied to peat working, straw-plaiting and the town’s long market tradition; the wider Whittlesey community is also known for its quirky Straw Bear custom and other local events that keep lively social traditions alive. Economic life remains rooted in agriculture and food-related businesses, with conservation and the management of fenland waterways an ongoing local concern.
Postcode districts covering Whittlesey South
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 7.6 miles
- Cambridge 24.7 miles
- Corby 24.4 miles
- Wisbech 15.1 miles
- Spalding 18 miles
- Huntingdon 13.2 miles
- March 8.4 miles
- Stamford 18.3 miles
- Ely 17.8 miles
- Bourne 20.1 miles
- Market Deeping 14 miles
- Whittlesey 2.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whittlesey Lattersey Ward 2 miles
- Whittlesey Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Whittlesey East & Villages Ward 2.3 miles
- Coates and Eastrea Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Ramsey Mereside Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Whittlesey North West Ward 3 miles
- King's Dyke Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Ramsey St. Mary's Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Ramsey Forty Foot Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Benwick Built-up area 4.2 miles
- Stanground South Ward 5 miles
- Farcet Built-up area 5 miles
Example postcodes in Whittlesey South
PE26 2TR, PE7 1EQ, PE7 1DR, PE7 2PH, PE7 1LF, PE7 1HB, PE7 1BG, PE26 2SQ, PE7 1BH … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 46.3 miles
- Stansted Airport 46.6 miles
- Whittlesea Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Peterborough Railway Station 6.9 miles
Hotels near Whittlesey South Ad
- The Bell Inn Hotel, Stilton, Cambridgeshire 4 7.9 miles
- Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough 3 6.5 miles
- The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 4 6.6 miles
- Thorpe Lodge Hotel 7.2 miles
- Ye Olde Griffin 3 8.4 miles
- The Pearl Hotel 4 6.8 miles
- Cross Keys Hotel 8.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Peterborough West 4 8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Peterborough 3 9.1 miles
- Newark Hotel Peterborough 6.4 miles
Schools in Whittlesey South
- Park Lane Primary & Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 3.5 miles
- Fengate Archaeological site 6.1 miles
- London Road Stadium Stadium 6.2 miles
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 6.6 miles
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 8.7 miles
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.5 miles
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 12.9 miles
- Walcot Hall Estate 13.3 miles
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles
- Burghley House Historic site 16.6 miles
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 19.3 miles