Grays Lane is in March and in Fenland district. PE15 8DU is located in the March West & Benwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grays Lane, March, PE15 8DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE15 8TG, PE15 8TP, PE15 8DR, PE15 8AR, PE15 8LB, PE15 8JY, PE15 8NF, PE15 8DP, PE15 9JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE15 8DU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52.1% | 49% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 27.5% | 42% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 40.3% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 6.7% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 29.5% | 38.1% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 27.9% | 20.3% | -7.6% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 27.1% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17.7% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 22.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 88.6% | 91.8% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 91.8% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grays Lane was 413.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 408.8% higher than the March East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grays Lane has the highest crime rate of 48 local areas in March East and the 8th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 179.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Grays Lane, March, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2009-02-13 | £108,105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrowmoor Primary School Burrowmoor Road , PE15 9RP | 2out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Maple Grove , PE15 8JT | 2out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Interchurch Academy County Road , PE15 8ND | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavalry Primary School Cavalry Drive , PE15 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Eaton Primary Academy Church Street , Wimblington PE15 0QS | 1out of 4 | 5,164 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 | 1,750 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 | 45 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 8 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road | 63 yd | |
| Cafe Express | 25 Broad Street, March | 95 yd | |
| Johanna's Cafe | 1 Fenland Walk, March | 102 yd | |
| Annes Thai Kitchen | 5 Wheel Centre, March | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hippodrome | Dartford Road, March | 69 yd | |
| The Coachmaker's Arms | Coachmakers Arms, 13 Station Road | 132 yd | |
| The Rookswood Club | 27 West End, March | 164 yd | |
| Ye Olde Griffin Hotel | 30 - 32 High Street, March | 275 yd | |
| The Buffs Public House | The Buffs, 5 Robingoodfellows Lane | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Chicken | 26 Broad Street, March | 21 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 14 Broad Street, March | 21 yd | |
| March Kebab And Pizza | 10A Station Road, March | 120 yd | |
| Chef Peking | 12 Station Road, March | 121 yd | |
| Sweet Butterfly | 17 High Street, March | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Limited | 21 Broad Street, March | 63 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Dartford Road | 73 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 29 - 31 Broad Street, March | 95 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Mill View, March | 215 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 53 - 57 High Street, March | 281 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Campbell Leisure Centre GEORGE CAMPBELL LEISURE CENTRE GEORGE CAMPBELL LEISURE CENTRE CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 188 yd |
| March Conservative Club (Closed) CREEK ROAD | tennis courts | 270 yd |
| March Town United Football Club ROBINGOODFELLOWS LANE | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| March Indoor Bowls Club Ltd ROBINGOODFELLOWS LANE | indoor bowls | 537 yd |
| Oliver Cromwell Hotel Leisure Club HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 585 yd |
| Gaul Road Park GAUL ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Burrowmoor Primary School BURROWMOOR PRIMARY SCHOOL BURROWMOOR PRIMARY SCHOOL BURROWMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Westwood Primary School MAPLE GROVE | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| All Saints Inter-Church Academy COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| March Town Cricket Club BURROWMOOR ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 994 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.