Acre Road March, Fenland
20 addresses across 1 postcode (PE15), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14500693.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £295,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 1, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Fenland costs £2,538 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 56% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is March, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, West End Park, is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 3 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cornerstone Practice, about 260 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 328 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £242,500 | £242,500 | £242,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2022 | 8A PE15 9JD | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2019 | 3 - 4 PE15 9JD | Other | £60,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Apr 2019 | 8A PE15 9JD | Detached | £242,500 | |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 8A PE15 9JD | Other | £35,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, detached (1); Maisonette, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (4); 2017 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Fenland in 2026-27: Band D £2,538 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,692 | £1,974 | £2,256 | £2,538 | £3,102 | £3,666 | £4,230 | £5,075 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (32% of about 1,180 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, March (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 15 Station Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8LB: up to 26 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- 72 - 74 High Street March Cambridgeshire: up to 11 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Old School House Dartford Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8AE: up to 28 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- 34 Station Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8LE: up to 9 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Site Of Former Gas Distribution Centre, Kirk Ogden Close, MARCH, PE15 9NP: up to 19 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Land East of Davern Workwear Ltd, Elliott Road, MARCH, PE15 8QU: up to 14 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Davern Workwear Ltd, Elliott Road, MARCH, PE15 8QU: up to 18 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 3 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE15 9JD | 100% | 56% | 56% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | March 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Manea 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bevills Place March | 140 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest City Road Car Park | 130 m |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 74.6 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cornerstone Practice | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 140 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broad Street (Dental Surgery) | 150 m |
| Hospital | Doddington Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | March Police Station | 210 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - March | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West End Park 9.5 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 700 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,100 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 38, West End, a listed building (Grade II*), 330 m north-west. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 38, West End | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m north-west |
| Norland House | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The March Sconce: a Civil War fieldwork, 250m south west of Eastwood Burial Ground | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corner Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Ballast Hole Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 20 |
5 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Fenland: see them on the Fenland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrowmoor Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 390 m | Inadequate (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cavalry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Interchurch Academy Church of England/Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Neale-Wade Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Acre Pub PE15 9JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2026 |
| March Quality Meats PE15 9JA | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Greetings PE15 9JA | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Costa Coffee PE15 9JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Family Shopper And Subway PE15 9JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Royal China PE15 9JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Iceland Foods Limited PE15 9JJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Tams Cafe PE15 9JJ | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Ye Olde Griffin Hotel PE15 9JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Sarah's Kitchen PE15 9LS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| March Masonic Benelovent Trustees PE15 9LS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Stotts Fish Restaurant PE15 9JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Turkish Flames BBQ PE15 9JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Eastern Promise, King Of Wings And Wings Of March PE15 9JR | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Juicy Vibes March PE15 9JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Drugs | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Bicycle theft | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Broad Street (85); On or near Parking Area (73); On or near Acre Road (46); On or near Mill View (21); On or near Chapel Street (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PE15 9JD: 20 addresses of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pocklington Court · High Street · Market Place · Pocklington Court · Griffin Close · George Street · Minstrel Place · Broad Street · Bevills Place · The Brewin Chase · Grays Lane · Mill View
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.