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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

PE158RY

Creek Road

PE159DD

Orchard Road

PE159EA

Upwell Road

PE159EW

Morton Avenue

PE159HX

Bittern Way

PE158NL

Newlands Avenue

PE158RJ

St Johns Road

PE159AU

Badgeney Road

PE159AY

Badgeney Road

PE159EG

Collingwood Avenue

PE159EY

Breton Avenue

PE150DA

Upwell Road

PE159GB

Abbeygate Court

PE150DS

March East

PE158SA

Shaftesbury Avenue

PE159HG

Henry Orbell Close

PE150DT

Upwell Road

PE158LG

Mortons Court

PE158RD

Creek Road

PE159JL

Swift Close

PE158UB

St Johns Chase

PE159GE

Badgeney Road

PE159HU

Heron Walk

PE158RX

Creek Road

PE158TR

Harebell Close

PE159AE

South Drive

PE159AS

Badgeney Road

PE159AH

Deerfield Road

PE159AN

New Road

PE158RW

Waterside Gardens

PE158TZ

Wilkinson Close

PE159JE

High Street

PE159BT

Elwyn Road

PE159LQ

High Street

PE150DL

Binnimoor Road

PE159BQ

East Drive

PE159DH

Stonecross Way

PE159EB

Upwell Road

PE159GA

Abbeygate Court

PE159HE

Alberts Drive

PE150DJ

Upwell Road

PE159EQ

Cavalry Drive

PE159FD

Strawberry Way

PE159JT

Minstrel Place

PE150DW

Coldham Bank

PE158RU

Foxglove Way

PE159BE

West Drive

PE159ET

Robshaw Close

PE158RE

Creek Road

PE159DT

Upwell Road

PE159GJ

Jordans Close

PE159NG

Rosewood Close

PE158RP

Cedar Close

PE159FL

March East

PE158NW

Millers Yard

PE158UE

St Johns Chase

PE159AP

Badgeney Road

PE159DY

Green Street

PE159GL

Abbeygate Court

PE159HA

Asplin Avenue

PE158TD

Nene Parade

PE159BA

Grounds Avenue

PE159EL

Hunters Chase

PE158RH

Wigstones Road

PE158SZ

Willowherb Close

PE159BY

Elwyn Road

PE159EF

Collingwood Avenue

PE159HD

Fleming Court

PE159JQ

March East

PE159LY

Rose's Close

PE159QT

Britannia View

PE159AT

Badgeney Road

Data Sources

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