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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

PE158RA

Riverdown

PE159GE

Badgeney Road

PE159DZ

Green Street

PE158LG

Mortons Court

PE150DT

Upwell Road

PE159HG

Henry Orbell Close

PE158RS

New Park

PE158TR

Harebell Close

PE159BL

Elwyndene Road

PE159QT

Britannia View

PE159DG

March East

PE158RH

Wigstones Road

PE159DU

Green Street

PE159AH

Deerfield Road

PE150DS

March East

PE159NF

Eastwood Avenue

PE159JS

High Street

PE159BG

Grounds Avenue

PE159EP

Morton Avenue

PE158NU

Station Road

PE159EH

Percheron Drive

PE159HJ

Norico Bay

PE159AF

Cotswold Close

PE159EW

Morton Avenue

PE159EN

March East

PE159BS

Elwyn Road

PE158SA

Shaftesbury Avenue

PE159DT

Upwell Road

PE159JH

March East

PE158LH

Milner Close

PE159FD

Strawberry Way

PE158NF

Station Road

PE158RE

Creek Road

PE159BB

Haslehurst Close

PE159EU

Papworth Road

PE159HU

Heron Walk

PE159BF

Elwyn Road

PE158RW

Waterside Gardens

PE159EZ

Suffolk Way

PE159HD

Fleming Court

PE158RL

St Johns Chase

PE158RJ

St Johns Road

PE159JP

Griffin Close

PE159NA

St Peters Road

PE159EL

Hunters Chase

PE158TP

Broad Street

PE158RZ

Cowslip Place

PE159JF

Market Place

PE150DD

Badgeney End

PE150DB

Silt Road

PE159NG

Rosewood Close

PE150DA

Upwell Road

PE158RX

Creek Road

PE158NL

Newlands Avenue

PE159HF

Meadow Drive

PE159ER

Asplin Avenue

PE159BA

Grounds Avenue

PE158SY

Broad Street

PE159EG

Collingwood Avenue

PE159LR

Scargells Yard

PE159BY

Elwyn Road

PE159GJ

Jordans Close

PE159ET

Robshaw Close

PE159EX

Cleveland Bay

PE159LQ

High Street

PE159HA

Asplin Avenue

PE159EY

Breton Avenue

PE150DL

Binnimoor Road

PE159HH

The Shires

PE159BQ

East Drive

PE159HR

Swallow Way

PE159NH

High Street

Data Sources

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