Dartford Road is in March and in Fenland district. PE15 8AN is located in the March North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dartford Road, March, PE15 8AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE15 8AJ, PE15 8AH, PE15 8AR, PE15 8AS, PE15 8AU, PE15 8BB, PE15 8DP, PE15 8HP, PE15 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE15 8AN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 47.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 52.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 33.3% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 46% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 42.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 39.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 12.2% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 19.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 20.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 17.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 19.2% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.4% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 91.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 91.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dartford Road was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% lower than the March North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dartford Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in March North and the 148th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 12 March Business Centre Dartford Road, March, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £524,000 | 2022-06-22 | £506,391 |
| 31 Dartford Road, March, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-09-17 | £321,603 |
| 25 Dartford Road, March, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-05-04 | £275,625 |
| 23 Dartford Road, March, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-01-26 | £275,775 |
| 21 Dartford Road, March, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2008-01-31 | £256,630 |
PE15 8AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Primary School Maple Grove , PE15 8JT | 2out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrowmoor Primary School Burrowmoor Road , PE15 9RP | 2out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Interchurch Academy County Road , PE15 8ND | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavalry Primary School Cavalry Drive , PE15 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Eaton Primary Academy Church Street , Wimblington PE15 0QS | 1out of 4 | 5,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neale-Wade Academy Wimblington Road , PE15 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Spice | 2 Dartford Road, March | 177 yd | |
| Annes Thai Kitchen | 5 Wheel Centre, March | 217 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 8 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road | 264 yd | |
| Barn Restaurant | 7 Station Road, March | 272 yd | |
| Diana Tandoori Restaurant | 70 Dartford Road, March | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hippodrome | Dartford Road, March | 135 yd | |
| The Rookswood Club | 27 West End, March | 153 yd | |
| The Buffs Public House | The Buffs, 5 Robingoodfellows Lane | 241 yd | |
| The Coachmaker's Arms | Coachmakers Arms, 13 Station Road | 272 yd | |
| GER Ground (March Town FC) | Ger Sports Ground, Robingoodfellows Lane | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J And B Fish Bar | 40 Dartford Road, March | 163 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 26 Broad Street, March | 217 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 14 Broad Street, March | 217 yd | |
| March Kebab And Pizza | 10A Station Road, March | 260 yd | |
| Chef Peking | 12 Station Road, March | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Dartford Road | 129 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | 21 Broad Street, March | 264 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 29 - 31 Broad Street, March | 295 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Mill View, March | 406 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 53 - 57 High Street, March | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| March Town United Football Club ROBINGOODFELLOWS LANE | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| George Campbell Leisure Centre GEORGE CAMPBELL LEISURE CENTRE GEORGE CAMPBELL LEISURE CENTRE CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 285 yd |
| March Indoor Bowls Club Ltd ROBINGOODFELLOWS LANE | indoor bowls | 362 yd |
| March Conservative Club (Closed) CREEK ROAD | tennis courts | 420 yd |
| Gaul Road Park GAUL ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Westwood Primary School MAPLE GROVE | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Burrowmoor Primary School BURROWMOOR PRIMARY SCHOOL BURROWMOOR PRIMARY SCHOOL BURROWMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Oliver Cromwell Hotel Leisure Club HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| All Saints Inter-Church Academy COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| March Town Cricket Club BURROWMOOR ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,065 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 255.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.