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PE15 0AR

Thorby Avenue

March West & Benwick

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Detailed insights for PE15 0AR

Overview

Postcode PE15 0AR is located in a rural village, within the March West & Benwick area of Fenland in the East of England region, and forms part of the March North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in March North is £44,711 per year. The median sale price in March West & Benwick is £230,000 (around £251 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £183,500 and £300,000. The nearest station is March, about 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

March North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,029 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

March North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 182 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in March North is £44,711 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE15 0AR.

Flood risk

No risk

March North near PE15 0AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is March located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
588
Population density
153.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.69(+175%)
Other crime
33.77(+1623%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.62(+146%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.61(+18%)
Shoplifting
13.1(+92%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
52.63%
African
43
7.3%
Other White
42
7.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
6.79%
Caribbean
35
5.94%
Total population: 589

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
126
22.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
110
19.78%
No qualifications
99
17.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
83
14.93%
Level 3 (A level)
83
14.93%
Total 16+ residents: 556

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
26
43.33%
Owns with a mortgage
18
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
18.33%
Other forms of private rent
4
6.67%
Other social rented
1
1.67%
Total households: 60

Property prices in March West & Benwick

Median price: £230,000
Price per sq ft: £251
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £184K – £300K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £251 per square foot) in March West & Benwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £650,000.

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 West & Benwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£305,000£292
Semi-Detached23£220,500£238
Terraced12£174,000£203
Flats2£165,000£278

10-year price trendmedian sale price in March West & Benwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in March West & Benwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,000£75,000£150,000£117,500
2017£223,500£81,500£168,250£139,000
2018£235,500£80,000£163,500£159,000
2019£222,000—£172,500£153,000
2020£291,000£120,000£181,500£152,500
2021£262,500£93,000£195,000£150,000
2022£304,250£116,250£220,000£200,000
2023£273,750£112,000£222,500£192,000
2024£284,500£105,000£230,000£173,500
2025£300,000£122,500£210,000£168,750
2026£297,000£185,000£222,000£182,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in March West & Benwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in March West & Benwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£166£172£165
2017£188£153£183£170
2018£211£175£183£178
2019£212—£192£188
2020£195£214£205£171
2021£241£204£207£250
2022£230£198£241£218
2023£240£179£230£219
2024£259£232£232£222
2025£262£231£241£199
2026£296£296£229£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in March West & Benwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for March West & Benwick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE15 0AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE15 0AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Unit C1, 33, Thorby Avenue, March, PE15 0BDOtherFreehold£1,000,000
03 Sept 2025The Willows, 1, Woodville Drive, March, PE15 0GBDetachedFreehold£300,000
20 Nov 20251, Limetree Close, March, PE15 0FZDetachedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the PE15 0AR postcode area, located within March North, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for PE15 0AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.9 miPrimaryWestwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryAll Saints Interchurch AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE15 0AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE15 0AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi1 Hostmoor Avenue, March, PE15 0AXWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miTescoHostmoor Avenue, Fenland, PE15 0BNWalking directions to Tesco

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PE15 0AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Woollard

March West & Benwick - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Tim Taylor

March West & Benwick - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Steve Barclay

North East Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictFenlandE07000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth East CambridgeshireE14001390
ParishMarchE04001661
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)March NorthE02003746
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Fenland 005AE01018081
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2009-02-01

Frequently asked questions about PE15 0AR

Is PE15 0AR (March North) safe?

The area around PE15 0AR records about 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PE15 0AR?

The median sale price around PE15 0AR in March West & Benwick is £230,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE15 0AR?

There are 2 schools close to PE15 0AR, including Westwood Primary School (Good) and All Saints Interchurch Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PE15 0AR?

PE15 0AR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,029 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE15 0AR (March North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Cambridgeshire covering PE15 0AR is Steve Barclay (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Woollard (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tim Taylor (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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