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March East

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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 average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in March East is £205,000 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £259,250. 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

Median price: £205,000
Price per sq ft: £246
Sales (last 12 months): 87
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £259K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £246 per square foot) in March East area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,182 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in March East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£285,000£267
Semi-Detached25£208,000£259
Terraced24£181,000£217
Flats7£105,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in March East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in March East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,500£85,500£170,000£134,000
2017£253,500£80,350£167,500£130,000
2018£232,750£90,000£171,750£143,000
2019£245,000£87,000£178,000£150,000
2020£261,000£88,500£180,000£157,500
2021£280,000£90,000£190,000£166,500
2022£295,000£115,000£200,000£179,999
2023£250,000£123,500£220,000£170,000
2024£250,000£120,000£225,000£180,000
2025£290,000£106,500£205,000£175,000
2026£285,000£105,000£217,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in March East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in March East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£162£187£151
2017£204£150£188£171
2018£227£168£200£181
2019£229£225£196£187
2020£197£153£193£197
2021£237£180£226£193
2022£272£173£236£240
2023£270£229£259£238
2024£276£228£242£210
2025£265£201£245£218
2026£274£207£263£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in March East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Fenland district.

Band A£1,692
Band B£1,974
Band C£2,256
Band D£2,538
Band E£3,102
Band F£3,666
Band G£4,230
Band H£5,075

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.