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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
8/10
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
32.25(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.89(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.14(+44%)
Public order
5.61(+10%)
Shoplifting
4.57(-33%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in March East area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,182 up to £475,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in March East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached32£276,500£2,867
Flats8£104,500£2,340
Semi-Detached24£205,000£2,668
Terraced19£180,000£2,179

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

PE158UE

St Johns Chase

PE159ES

Sheppersons Grove

PE159GA

Abbeygate Court

PE159DA

Elwyn Road

PE159DF

Orchard Close

PE158RP

Cedar Close

PE159HY

Plover Drive

PE159DY

Green Street

PE158RR

The Parks

PE159LX

Chandlers Way

PE159EQ

Cavalry Drive

PE158SZ

Willowherb Close

PE159BU

Elwyn Road

PE158RQ

Belmont Road

PE158RT

New Park

PE159DD

Orchard Road

PE159BE

West Drive

PE159ED

Upwell Road

PE159EF

Collingwood Avenue

PE158UB

St Johns Chase

PE159DH

Stonecross Way

PE150DP

Upwell Road

PE159LD

High Street

PE159EA

Upwell Road

PE158UD

St Johns Chase

PE159HT

Mallard Way

PE159EB

Upwell Road

PE159AD

Deerfield Road

PE158RY

Creek Road

PE158TD

Nene Parade

PE159AZ

Badgeney Road

PE158SH

Thornton Road

PE159BN

Rosedene Drive

PE159AA

North Drive

PE159FB

Mills Gardens

PE158RF

Blue Ridge Gardens

PE159HB

Smiths Drive

PE159AP

Badgeney Road

PE159FL

March East

PE159JR

High Street

PE149NU

Rodham Road

PE158UQ

St Johns Chase

PE159EE

Morton Avenue

PE159HE

Alberts Drive

PE159GL

Abbeygate Court

PE159HQ

Mallett Close

PE159JQ

March East

PE159ND

Eastwood Avenue

PE159AG

Deerfield Road

PE159BP

Jubilee Court

PE158FD

Primrose Crescent

PE159BJ

The Walnuts

PE159AU

Badgeney Road

PE158RU

Foxglove Way

PE159NE

Eastwood Avenue

PE159BT

Elwyn Road

PE158TZ

Wilkinson Close

PE159BD

Heathcote Close

PE159HS

Kingfisher Close

PE159LP

High Street

PE158UA

St Johns Chase

PE159AX

Hurst Avenue

PE158TW

Broad Street

PE159JE

High Street

PE159AS

Badgeney Road

PE159AB

River Drive

PE159AN

New Road

PE159FA

Endeavour Way

PE150DR

March East

PE158RN

Creek Road

PE150DE

Upwell Road

PE159HX

Bittern Way

PE150DJ

Upwell Road

PE159AY

Badgeney Road

PE159AE

South Drive

PE158RD

Creek Road

PE159BZ

Elwyn Court

PE159AL

Ashbeach Road

PE159DQ

Noble Gardens

PE158TA

Nene Parade

PE159EJ

Clydesdale Close

PE150DW

Coldham Bank

PE159JG

Pocklington Court

PE159JZ

High Street

PE159DB

Elwyn Road

PE159AT

Badgeney Road

PE159HN

The Greys

PE159GH

Abbeygate Court

PE159BH

Elwyn Gardens

PE159GB

Abbeygate Court

PE159DE

Orchard Road South

PE159DS

Cygnet Crescent

PE158NW

Millers Yard

PE159PJ

Henry Orbell Close

PE159LY

Rose's Close

PE159JT

Minstrel Place

PE159BX

Wherry Close

PE159JL

Swift Close

PE150DN

Rodham Road

PE159LZ

White Lion Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.