Littleport vs March
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, March offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. March has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Littleport edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Littleport
£305,580
March
£238,846
Crime Rate
Littleport
94.2
March
75.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Littleport
50.0%
March
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Littleport
430.7
March
383.8
EPC Rating
Littleport
71
March
72.8
Median Income
Littleport
£31,725
March
£32,563
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in March is £238,846, which is 28% less than Littleport at £305,580. The most affordable entry point in Littleport is a flat at £145,000, while in March it is a flat at £116,769.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Littleport (£251,270 vs £174,164).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Littleport prices grew faster — 38% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in March (75.8 per 1,000) compared to Littleport (94.2 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Littleport 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 EnglandLittleport has 50% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in March. Littleport has 3 schools in total, while March has 5.
Littleport School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Littleport | March |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Littleport offers faster average downloads at 430.7 Mbps, compared to 383.8 Mbps in March. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Littleport and 90.8% in March. Gigabit availability stands at 83.9% in Littleport and 73.7% in March.
Littleport is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (431 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in March are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Littleport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Littleport and £1,140 in March. 62.2% of homes in Littleport 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 Littleport. The median age is 46.2 in Littleport and 45 in March. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Littleport and 58.5% in March. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Littleport versus 67.9% in March.
| Indicator | Littleport | March |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,170 | 21,042 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,725 | £32,563 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 26.2% |
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