Postcode PE26 2XR is located in a rural village, within the March West & Benwick ward of Fenland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Coates, Benwick & Pondersbridge area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Coates, Benwick & Pondersbridge is £50,333 per year. The nearest station is Whittlesea located about 6.6 miles away.
Coates, Benwick & Pondersbridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,513 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Coates, Benwick & Pondersbridge has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Coates, Benwick & Pondersbridge is £50,333 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE26 2XR.
Coates, Benwick & Pondersbridge near PE26 2XR has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whittlesea located about 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £225,250 in March West & Benwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £300,000 | £2,893 |
| Flats | 2 | £122,500 | £2,481 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £220,000 | £2,472 |
| Terraced | 11 | £167,000 | £2,200 |
10 year median price trend in March West & Benwick
In the PE26 2XR postcode area, located within Coates, Benwick & Pondersbridge, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Fenland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE26 2XR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Woollard
March West & Benwick - Elected 4 May 2023
Tim Taylor
March West & Benwick - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Barclay
North East Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.