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Crowland vs March

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Crowland 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.

Of 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.

MetricCrowlandMarch
Total Schools15
Primary14
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCrowlandMarch
Population4,61921,042
Median Age44.145
Median Household Income£29,750.7£32,563
Employment Rate58.5%58.5%
Owner Occupied64.5%67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified25.5%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Crowland and March?
Crowland and March are approximately 13.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Crowland or March?
March is cheaper, with an average house price of £238,846.
Is Crowland or March safer?
Crowland has the lower crime rate at 60 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Crowland or March?
Crowland has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Crowland or March?
March has faster average broadband at 383.8 Mbps.

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