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Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) vs March

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, March wins on house prices with a 111% gap. Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

£503,650

March

£238,846

Crime Rate

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

45.6

March

75.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

100.0%

March

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

430.7

March

383.8

EPC Rating

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

71

March

72.8

Median Income

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

£31,725

March

£32,563

At £238,846, March undercuts Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) (£503,650) by around 111% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) is a flat at £247,269, while in March it is a flat at £116,769.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 117% pricier in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) (£622,104 vs £287,224).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, March prices grew faster — 32% vs 17%.

Residents of Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.6 per 1,000 versus 75.8 per 1,000 in March. The most common crime category in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) 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 Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In March, which has 5 schools, the figure is 50%.

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) 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.

MetricHaddenham (East Cambridgeshire)March
Total Schools15
Primary14
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) averages 430.7 Mbps – ahead of March's 383.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and 90.8% in March. Gigabit availability stands at 83.9% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and 73.7% in March.

Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (431 vs 384 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours March, scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and £1,140 in March. 62.2% of homes in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) 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 62.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,563 in March and £31,725 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). The median age is 46.2 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and 45 in March. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and 58.5% in March. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) versus 67.9% in March. Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has a population of 3,050 and March has 21,042.

IndicatorHaddenham (East Cambridgeshire)March
Population3,05021,042
Median Age46.245
Median Household Income£31,725£32,563
Employment Rate57.3%58.5%
Owner Occupied67.3%67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified25.8%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and March?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and March are approximately 13.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) or March?
March is cheaper, with an average house price of £238,846.
Is Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) or March safer?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate at 45.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) or March?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) or March?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has faster average broadband at 430.7 Mbps.

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