March Road is in Coates, Peterborough and in Fenland district. PE7 2BX is located in the Whittlesey East & Villages 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 March Road, Coates, Peterborough, PE7 2BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 2DQ, PE7 2BW, PE7 2BH, PE7 2ED, PE7 2BZ, PE7 2AL, PE7 2BP, PE7 2DY, PE7 2BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE7 2BX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 49.8% | 47.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 PE7 2BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 24.3% | 31% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 52.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 43.5% | 45.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 37.7% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 20% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 21.7% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 20% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.4% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.4% | 93.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around March Road was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% higher than the March West & Benwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
March Road has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in March West & Benwick and the 117th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 March Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2023-02-16 | £937,247 |
| 55 March Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £857,500 | 2022-01-14 | £846,530 |
| 61 March Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2019-10-04 | £227,948 |
| 55 March Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2019-07-31 | £201,380 |
| 57 March Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-07-23 | £209,436 |
PE7 2BX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE7 2BX 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coates Primary School The Fold , Coates PE7 2BP | 3out of 4 | 56 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Road Primary & Nursery School New Road , Whittlesey PE7 1SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Jacobs School Drybread Road , Whittlesey PE7 1XJ | 3out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Primary & Nursery School Park Lane , Whittlesey PE7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 4,748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Harry Smith Community College Eastrea Road , Whittlesey PE7 1XB | 3out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble Bites At Anna's Ark | The Paddocks, Lake Drove | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters Arms | 1 North Green, Coates | 309 yd | |
| Vine Inn | 4 South Green, Coates | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 61 North Green, Coates | 309 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.