Marsh Close March, Fenland
29 addresses across 1 postcode (PE15), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14503311.
- Sales: 47 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £247,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 17, D: 1).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; Band D in Fenland costs £2,538 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is March, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, West End Park, is about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 2 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cornerstone Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £278,000 | £278,000 | £278,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £257,000 | £257,000 | £257,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £230,000 | £225,000 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £187,500 | £185,000 | £190,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £168,000 | £162,000 | £174,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £146,500 | £140,000 | £153,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2025 | 21 PE15 8SG | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 11 Dec 2024 | 16 PE15 8SG | Detached | £278,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2023 | 3 PE15 8SG | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2022 | 2 PE15 8SG | Detached | £257,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | 2 PE15 8SG | Detached | £227,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 22 PE15 8SG | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2020 | 23 PE15 8SG | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | 28 PE15 8SG | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2019 | 9 PE15 8SG | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2016 | 22 PE15 8SG | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2016 | 27 PE15 8SG | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2013 | 1 PE15 8SG | Detached | £162,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2013 | 16 PE15 8SG | Detached | £174,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2012 | 25 PE15 8SG | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2011 | 21 PE15 8SG | Detached | £157,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 9 PE15 8SG | Detached | £153,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2010 | 1 PE15 8SG | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2009 | 11 PE15 8SG | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2009 | 2 PE15 8SG | Detached | £152,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2009 | 22 PE15 8SG | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2007 | 22 PE15 8SG | Detached | £172,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2007 | 26 PE15 8SG | Detached | £164,995 | |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 4 PE15 8SG | Detached | £187,500 | |
| 11 Aug 2005 | 20 PE15 8SG | Terraced | £149,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2005 | 27 PE15 8SG | Detached | £142,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2004 | 2 PE15 8SG | Detached | £129,000 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2004 | 4 PE15 8SG | Detached | £154,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2004 | 7 PE15 8SG | Detached | £129,000 | New build. |
| 16 Jul 2004 | 5 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 16 Jul 2004 | 11 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 12 Jul 2004 | 1 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 2 Jul 2004 | 9 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 3 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 5 Mar 2004 | 16 PE15 8SG | Detached | £149,000 | New build. |
| 5 Mar 2004 | 18 PE15 8SG | Detached | £149,000 | New build. |
| 26 Feb 2004 | 20 PE15 8SG | Terraced | £125,000 | New build. |
| 26 Feb 2004 | 22 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 16 Feb 2004 | 26 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 6 Feb 2004 | 24 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 27 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 25 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 28 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 2003 | 23 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 21 Nov 2003 | 21 PE15 8SG | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2003 | 19 PE15 8SG | Detached | £149,000 | New build. |
| 25 Sep 2003 | 17 PE15 8SG | Detached | £149,000 | New build. |
| 25 Sep 2003 | 15 PE15 8SG | Detached | £149,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (13); House, end-terrace (2); House, detached (1). Built: 2003-2006 (17); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (social) (4).
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 B (49% of about 980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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)
- W H Feltham And Son Cawood Close March Cambridgeshire: up to 9 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Highways Depot, Queens Street, MARCH, PE15 8SN: up to 34 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 27 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 5 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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 2 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE15 8SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | March 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Manea 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15 km (9.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waterside Gardens March | 360 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest March Station Car Park | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 75.5 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cornerstone Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broad Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Doddington Hospital | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | March Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-op - Badgeney Road | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | West End Park 9.5 ha | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 380 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.7 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,770 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corner Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Ballast Hole Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 29 |
2 of the street's 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Interchurch Academy Church of England/Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 910 m (0.6 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 |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Burrowmoor Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cavalry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March Town Football Club Estover CIC | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Roman Way (8); On or near Marsh Close (8); On or near Landau Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 70 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 4% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 65% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 70% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 24% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 66% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 76% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 22% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 14% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 8SG: 29 addresses of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Landau Way · Alexander Gardens · Creek Road · Roman Way · Cowslip Place · The Parks · Harebell Close · Estover Road · Foxglove Way · Riverdown · Shaftesbury Avenue
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.