Emneth and Elm vs March
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
March is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Emneth And Elm has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Emneth And Elm edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Emneth and Elm
£267,775
March
£238,846
Crime Rate
Emneth and Elm
75.7
March
75.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Emneth and Elm
100.0%
March
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Emneth and Elm
265.9
March
383.8
EPC Rating
Emneth and Elm
70.8
March
72.8
Median Income
Emneth and Elm
£30,894
March
£32,563
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £238,846, March undercuts Emneth And Elm (£267,775) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Emneth And Elm is a terraced at £150,000, while in March it is a flat at £116,769.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in March (£174,164 vs £150,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, March prices grew faster — 32% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandEmneth And Elm has a crime rate of 75.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than March at 75.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Emneth And Elm 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 of EnglandOf the 2 schools in Emneth And Elm, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In March, which has 5 schools, the figure is 50%.
Emneth and Elm School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 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 | Emneth and Elm | March |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in March averages 383.8 Mbps – ahead of Emneth And Elm's 265.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.4% of premises in Emneth And Elm and 90.8% in March. Gigabit availability stands at 46.7% in Emneth And Elm and 73.7% in March.
March is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (384 vs 266 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
March leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Emneth And Elm averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,233 in Emneth And Elm and £1,140 in March. 61.3% of homes in Emneth And Elm 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 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,563 in March and £30,894.3 in Emneth And Elm. The median age is 46.9 in Emneth And Elm and 45 in March. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Emneth And Elm versus 67.9% in March. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Emneth And Elm and 58.5% in March.
| Indicator | Emneth and Elm | March |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,555 | 21,042 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £30,894.3 | £32,563 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.8% | 26.2% |
Location
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