College Gardens is in March and in Fenland district. PE15 8LF is located in the March North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Gardens, March, PE15 8LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE15 8PD, PE15 8PA, PE15 8PF, PE15 8PG, PE15 8QS, PE15 8PT, PE15 8RG, PE15 8PU, PE15 8PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE15 8LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 38.1% | 39.7% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 42% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 47% | 40.2% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 38.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 21.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 19.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 20.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.9% | 95% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 93.7% | 92.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Gardens was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% lower than the March North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Gardens has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in March North and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 College Gardens, March, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-11-28 | £277,632 |
| 9 College Gardens, March, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-04-25 | £298,137 |
| 12 College Gardens, March, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2012-06-18 | £320,778 |
| 11 College Gardens, March, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2012-01-06 | £331,506 |
| 4 College Gardens, March, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2011-11-03 | £354,481 |
PE15 8LF 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 | 168 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Interchurch Academy County Road , PE15 8ND | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Maple Grove , PE15 8JT | 2out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrowmoor Primary School Burrowmoor Road , PE15 9RP | 2out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavalry Primary School Cavalry Drive , PE15 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,548 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 | 3,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coles Sandwich Bar | 78 Station Road, March | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| March Braza Club | Elm Road, March | 327 yd | |
| March Bears RUFC | Street Record, Elm Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod'licious | Cod Licious, County Road | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Estover Playing Field Estover Road | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| All Saints Inter-Church Academy COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 669 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.