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About

The March East area lies on the western edge of the town, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The landscape is predominantly flat, typical of the wider Fenland region, with drainage channels and open skies defining the views.

A notable local feature is the proximity to the old railway line, now a quiet route for walking. The area provides practical housing and serves as a residential gateway to the surrounding agricultural land.

Area overview

On average March East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in March East is £43,414 per year. There are 1 schools in March East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). March East is home to around 7,659 people, with a population density of about 501.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

March East Population
7,659
Population density
501.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.51(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.93(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+30%)
Shoplifting
5.61(-21%)
Public order
5.22(0%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,834
89.19%
Other White
475
6.2%
Other
51
0.67%
Other Asian
45
0.59%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
31
0.4%
Total population: 7,662

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,644
26.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,147
18.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,092
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
988
15.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
844
13.35%
Total 16+ residents: 6,321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,274
35.86%
Owns with a mortgage
828
23.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
789
22.21%
Other social rented
492
13.85%
Social rents from council
80
2.25%
Total households: 3,553

Property prices in March East

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in March East area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,182 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for March East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in March East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£275,000
Flats3£106,500
Semi-Detached26£222,500
Terraced19£177,000

10 years median price trend in March East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in March East.

All postcodes in March East

PE159JP

Griffin Close

PE159DE

Orchard Road South

PE159DG

March East

PE159LR

Scargells Yard

PE159JG

Pocklington Court

PE158NF

Station Road

PE158RF

Blue Ridge Gardens

PE159BB

Haslehurst Close

PE159BL

Elwyndene Road

PE159BP

Jubilee Court

PE159EJ

Clydesdale Close

PE159FB

Mills Gardens

PE158TA

Nene Parade

PE159BF

Elwyn Road

PE159BZ

Elwyn Court

PE159ER

Asplin Avenue

PE159JR

High Street

PE159BU

Elwyn Road

PE159DA

Elwyn Road

PE159HJ

Norico Bay

PE158RN

Creek Road

PE159AZ

Badgeney Road

PE159PJ

Henry Orbell Close

PE159BD

Heathcote Close

PE159DF

Orchard Close

PE159EP

Morton Avenue

PE159ES

Sheppersons Grove

PE159AD

Deerfield Road

PE159AX

Hurst Avenue

PE159HH

The Shires

PE159HN

The Greys

PE158RT

New Park

PE158UA

St Johns Chase

PE159DQ

Noble Gardens

PE159AB

River Drive

PE159DU

Green Street

PE159NH

High Street

PE159EH

Percheron Drive

PE159EU

Papworth Road

PE159HQ

Mallett Close

PE159NE

Eastwood Avenue

PE159BG

Grounds Avenue

PE159HF

Meadow Drive

PE159HY

Plover Drive

PE159JS

High Street

PE159NA

St Peters Road

PE158RA

Riverdown

PE159JF

Market Place

PE159ND

Eastwood Avenue

PE150DE

Upwell Road

PE150DN

Rodham Road

PE159EE

Morton Avenue

PE159ED

Upwell Road

PE159LD

High Street

PE159HR

Swallow Way

PE159HT

Mallard Way

PE158NU

Station Road

PE149NU

Rodham Road

PE159AF

Cotswold Close

PE159BJ

The Walnuts

PE158RR

The Parks

PE159GH

Abbeygate Court

PE150DP

Upwell Road

PE158UD

St Johns Chase

PE159HS

Kingfisher Close

PE150DD

Badgeney End

PE159BX

Wherry Close

PE158FD

Primrose Crescent

PE159EZ

Suffolk Way

PE159HB

Smiths Drive

PE159LP

High Street

PE159LZ

White Lion Close

PE150DR

March East

PE158RL

St Johns Chase

PE158RZ

Cowslip Place

PE158UQ

St Johns Chase

PE159FA

Endeavour Way

PE158RQ

Belmont Road

PE159AG

Deerfield Road

PE158TP

Broad Street

PE159LX

Chandlers Way

PE159NF

Eastwood Avenue

PE159DZ

Green Street

PE159BN

Rosedene Drive

PE159DB

Elwyn Road

PE159EN

March East

PE158SH

Thornton Road

PE159AL

Ashbeach Road

PE150DB

Silt Road

PE158SY

Broad Street

PE158TW

Broad Street

PE159AA

North Drive

PE159BH

Elwyn Gardens

PE159JZ

High Street

PE159JH

March East

PE158RS

New Park

PE159DS

Cygnet Crescent

PE159EX

Cleveland Bay

PE158LH

Milner Close

PE159BS

Elwyn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.