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PE15 0ER

Whittlesey Road

March West & Benwick

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Detailed insights for PE15 0ER

Overview

Postcode PE15 0ER is located in an urban city, within the March West & Benwick area of Fenland in the East of England region, and forms part of the March West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in March West is £47,027 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. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Peas Hill.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

March West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,240 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

March West has a high crime rate, with approximately 68 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.2%

Approximately 12.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in March West is £47,027 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from PE15 0ER.

Flood risk

Medium

March West near PE15 0ER has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE15 0ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPeas HillSmallWalking directions to Peas Hill

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
1,858.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.39(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(+35%)
Other theft
5.23(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.76(-59%)
Public order
3.81(-26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
390
94.43%
Other White
7
1.69%
African
4
0.97%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
0.97%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
0.73%
Total population: 413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
22.44%
Level 3 (A level)
68
21.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
16.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
13.46%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
37.82%
Owns outright
47
30.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
18.59%
Other social rented
18
11.54%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.28%
Total households: 156

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE15 0ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE15 0ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 May 20266, Whittlesey Road, March, PE15 0ERDetachedFreehold£425,000
26 Mar 20263, Meadowlands, March, PE15 8HATerracedFreehold£110,000
22 May 202637, Whittlesey Road, March, PE15 0AGDetachedFreehold£650,000
21 Jul 202652, Peas Hill Road, March, PE15 8HESemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
13 Nov 202558A, Peas Hill Road, March, PE15 8HESemi-DetachedFreehold£177,500

Schools

In the PE15 0ER postcode area, located within March West, 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 0ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 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 0ER

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

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 0ER, 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 WestE02003750
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Fenland 009BE01018086
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about PE15 0ER

Is PE15 0ER (March West) safe?

The area around PE15 0ER records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.

What is the average house price near PE15 0ER?

The median sale price around PE15 0ER 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 0ER?

There are 2 schools close to PE15 0ER, 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 0ER?

PE15 0ER scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,240 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE15 0ER (March West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Cambridgeshire covering PE15 0ER 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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