Crowland vs March
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
March is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Crowland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowland
£276,379
March
£238,846
Crime Rate
Crowland
60.0
March
75.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowland
100.0%
March
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowland
335.7
March
383.8
EPC Rating
Crowland
71
March
72.8
Median Income
Crowland
£29,751
March
£32,563
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £238,846, March undercuts Crowland (£276,379) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crowland is a terraced at £183,250, while in March it is a flat at £116,769.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Crowland (£347,398 vs £287,224).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowland prices grew faster — 42% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrowland has a crime rate of 60 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than March at 75.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crowland is violent-crime, while in March it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Crowland, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In March, which has 5 schools, the figure is 50%.
Crowland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
March School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowland | March |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in March averages 383.8 Mbps – ahead of Crowland's 335.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Crowland and 90.8% in March. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Crowland and 73.7% in March.
March is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (384 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours March, scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Crowland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Crowland and £1,140 in March. 64.5% of homes in Crowland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.9% in March.
March has more energy-efficient housing — 68.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,563 in March and £29,750.7 in Crowland. The median age is 44.1 in Crowland and 45 in March. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Crowland and 58.5% in March. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Crowland versus 67.9% in March. Crowland has a population of 4,619 and March has 21,042.
| Indicator | Crowland | March |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,619 | 21,042 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £32,563 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 26.2% |
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