Meadowlands is in March and in Fenland district. PE15 8HA 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadowlands, March, PE15 8HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE15 0ER, PE15 0ES, PE15 8FA, PE15 8EY, PE15 8EZ, PE15 0AG, PE15 8HH, PE15 8JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE15 8HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PE15 8HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.3% | 25.8% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 52.8% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 40.5% | 49.8% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 33.1% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 19.4% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 13% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 23.1% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 18.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 12.6% | 3.2% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 88.4% | 91.7% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 6.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 91.1% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowlands was 381.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 308.1% higher than the March North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Meadowlands has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in March North and the 11th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 6 Meadowland Retail Park Wisbech Road, March, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-05-28 | £409,052 |
| 4 Meadowlands, March, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-11-25 | £197,122 |
| 3 Meadowlands, March, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2022-02-18 | £142,012 |
| 2 Meadowlands, March, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-06-14 | £156,226 |
| 2 Meadowlands, March, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-06-17 | £141,228 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Interchurch Academy County Road , PE15 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrowmoor Primary School Burrowmoor Road , PE15 9RP | 2out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavalry Primary School Cavalry Drive , PE15 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Customer Restaurant, Tesco Stores Plc | 564 yd | |
| The Men Of March | 69 Wisbech Road, March | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline's Hot Food | 15 Lake Close, March | 671 yd | |
| Moonlight Grill | 63 Wisbech Road, March | 977 yd | |
| Taste Of Oriental | 67A Wisbech Road, March | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Plc, 10 Hostmoor Avenue | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Health & Fitness Club MARTIN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 511 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.