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PE15 8EN

Russell Avenue

March West & Benwick

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Detailed insights for PE15 8EN

Overview

Postcode PE15 8EN 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is All Saints Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

22.8%

Approximately 22.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 328 ft away from PE15 8EN.

Flood risk

No risk

March North near PE15 8EN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PE15 8EN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

March

N/A

Walking directions to March

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE15 8EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAll Saints ParkSmallWalking directions to All Saints Park
0.3 miPeas HillSmallWalking directions to Peas Hill

Area Profile

Population
441
Population density
4,736.8 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
395
89.77%
Other White
20
4.55%
Chinese
4
0.91%
African
4
0.91%
Other
4
0.91%
Total population: 440

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
28.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
72
22.64%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
13.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
12.26%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
35.57%
Owns outright
37
24.83%
Other social rented
27
18.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.09%
Social rents from council
7
4.7%
Total households: 149

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE15 8EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE15 8EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 2026102, Russell Avenue, March, PE15 8ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
04 Jul 20258, West Close, March, PE15 8EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
19 Jun 202627A, Peyton Avenue, March, PE15 8ERTerracedFreehold£182,000
22 May 202612, Peyton Avenue, March, PE15 8ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
03 Jun 202530, Peyton Avenue, March, PE15 8ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the PE15 8EN postcode area, located within March North, there are 3 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 8EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryWestwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryAll Saints Interchurch AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
1.0 miPrimaryBurrowmoor Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Inadequate

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE15 8EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE15 8EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoHostmoor Avenue, Fenland, PE15 0BNWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 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 8EN, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE15 8EN

Is PE15 8EN (March North) safe?

The area around PE15 8EN 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 8EN?

The median sale price around PE15 8EN 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 8EN?

There are 3 schools close to PE15 8EN, including Westwood Primary School (Good), All Saints Interchurch Academy (Requires improvement) and Burrowmoor Primary Academy (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PE15 8EN?

The closest station to PE15 8EN is March, about 1,115 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE15 8EN?

PE15 8EN 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 8EN (March North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Cambridgeshire covering PE15 8EN 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).