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About

March South ward encompasses the built-up southern portion of the town of March, situated within the Fenland district. The area is characterised by residential streets and local services, with the River Nene and its associated drainage channels defining its western and southern boundaries. The landscape is typical of the Fens, being low-lying and largely flat.

A notable local feature is the town's railway station, which lies within the ward and serves as a junction on the Ely to Peterborough line. The area's geography is shaped by its waterways, including the Twenty Foot River, which are integral to land management in this part of the Cambridgeshire Fens. Housing includes a mix of older terraced homes and more modern developments.

Area overview

On average March South has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in March South is £47,027 per year. The median sale price in March South is £265,000 (around £251 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £212,500 and £332,500. There are 1 schools in March South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in March South

Median price: £265,000
Price per sq ft: £251
Sales (last 12 months): 51
Typical range (middle 50%): £213K – £333K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £251 per square foot) in March South area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £615,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£325,000£250
Semi-Detached11£225,000£239
Terraced9£200,000£265
Flats1£125,000£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in March South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in March South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,500£169,000£131,000
2017£244,000£181,000£132,500
2018£260,000£197,000£148,250
2019£250,000£234,995£174,995
2020£299,998£218,000£174,995
2021£310,000£190,000£174,995
2022£345,000£236,000£195,000
2023£375,000£255,000£195,500
2024£325,000£242,000£199,750
2025£325,000£222,500£197,500
2026£315,000£227,500£199,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in March South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in March South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£199£176
2017£206£217£169
2018£243£212£203
2019£230£210£232
2020£229£214£219
2021£241£227£232
2022£255£244£252
2023£258£263£242
2024£268£242£265
2025£247£258£260
2026£253£232£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in March South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for March South 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for March South ward.

Local councillors

Gary Christy

March South - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jan French

March South - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about March South

What is the average house price in March South?

The median sale price in March South is £265,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in March South?

March South has 1 primary school. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is March South?

March South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in March South sits around rank 14,096 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in March South?

The average household income in March South is around £47,027 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for March South?

March South is represented by 2 elected councillors: Gary Christy (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jan French (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin March South

PE159TL

Bluebell Way

PE159UH

Babble Close

PE150QW

Hook Drove

PE159NP

Gas Road

PE159RP

Burrowmoor Road

PE159FH

Mulberry Close

PE159QJ

Sherbrooke Close

PE159TF

Ellingham Avenue

PE159QP

Townend Pitts Lane

PE159RQ

Gaul Road

PE159TH

Willow Drive

PE159TW

Clover Close

PE159RT

Kingswood Road

PE159UR

Brook Close

PE159PP

Coronation Close

PE159TA

Ellingham Avenue

PE150YD

March South

PE159QW

Wimblington Road

PE159SS

Burrowmoor Road

PE159RN

Cousins Close

PE159UP

Beck Close

PE159QN

Wimblington Road

PE159QR

Rectory Drive

PE159JD

Acre Road

PE159SY

Plowright Close

PE159TE

Ellingham Avenue

PE159SB

Birchwood Avenue

PE159SJ

Ermine Close

PE159RU

Cricketers Close

PE159US

Park View East

PE159RD

Burrowmoor Road

PE159RS

Burrowmoor Road

PE159RF

Gaul Road

PE159QA

Knights End Road

PE159SX

Lewis Close

PE159QF

St Wendredas Drive

PE159LS

City Road

PE159PY

Church Street

PE159LU

Gas Road

PE159QL

Barkers Lane

PE159QD

Knights End Road

PE159NQ

Causeway Gardens

PE159SH

Crown Close

PE159TP

Dahlia Close

PE159SD

Butt Avenue

PE159RA

Riverbank Close

PE159QY

Saxon Way

PE159SE

Deptford Close

PE159JJ

High Street

PE150YA

Wimblington Road

PE159QG

Linwood Lane

PE159TT

Blossom Terrace

PE159LB

High Street

PE159SG

St Thomas Drive

PE159SF

Maiden Stile Close

PE159NY

The Causeway

PE159UJ

Oxbow Crescent

PE159FF

Damson Drive

PE159SZ

Cherryholt Avenue

PE159PE

Heritage Way

PE159RH

Gaul Road

PE159TQ

Almond Drive

PE159FE

Gaul Road

PE159SU

Conway Close

PE159RR

Boundary Drive

PE159SR

Cherrywood Green

PE159LH

High Street

PE159RJ

The Chase

PE159RW

Richmond Avenue

PE159TG

Chestnut Crescent

PE159TR

Daisy Avenue

PE159PW

Church Close

PE159PZ

Wimblington Road

PE159LT

City Road

PE159NR

Springfield Avenue

PE159ST

Cherrywood Avenue

PE159LN

The Bramleys

PE159FG

Spire View

PE159QU

Apple Tree Close

PE159SA

Burrowmoor Road

PE159NS

Springfield Avenue

PE159TN

Sunflower Avenue

PE159SQ

Princess Avenue

PE159FJ

Magnolia Close

PE150ZD

March South

PE159QE

Jobs Lane

PE159RY

Yardy Close

PE159JA

High Street

PE150DG

Coleseed Road

PE159NZ

Causeway Close

PE159UN

Park View West

PE159QB

Mill Hill Lane

PE159RZ

Jones Close

PE159HL

Millfield Close

PE150YB

Wimblington Road

PE159RG

Corn Mill

PE159TB

Shaw Drive

PE159HZ

Chapel Street

PE159UL

Swale Close

PE159TU

Buttercup Close