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March vs Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, March offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Somersham (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Somersham (huntingdonshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

March

£238,846

Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

£332,074

Crime Rate

March

75.8

Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

57.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

March

50.0%

Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

March

383.8

Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

366.2

EPC Rating

March

72.8

Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

72.8

Median Income

March

£32,563

Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

£33,738

Buyers will find March more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £238,846 versus £332,074 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). The most affordable entry point in March is a flat at £116,769, while in Somersham (huntingdonshire) it is a flat at £140,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Somersham (huntingdonshire) (£236,479 vs £174,164).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Somersham (huntingdonshire) prices grew faster — 39% vs 32%.

With 57 offences per 1,000 people, Somersham (huntingdonshire) is the safer of the two – 33% lower than March's 75.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in March is violent-crime, while in Somersham (huntingdonshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Somersham (huntingdonshire): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in March.

March School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Somersham (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricMarchSomersham (Huntingdonshire)
Total Schools51
Primary41
Secondary10
% Top two bands50%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in March enjoy 383.8 Mbps on average, while Somersham (huntingdonshire) lags behind at 366.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.8% of premises in March and 90.4% in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 73.7% in March and 68.5% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).

March is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (384 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in March is band C (score 72.8), ahead of Somersham (huntingdonshire)'s band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in March and £1,145 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). 68.9% of homes in March have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).

Somersham (huntingdonshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

March has a population of 21,042 while Somersham (huntingdonshire) has 3,349. Median household income is £33,738.2 in Somersham (huntingdonshire) and £32,563 in March. The median age is 45 in March and 44.1 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in March and 60.8% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).

IndicatorMarchSomersham (Huntingdonshire)
Population21,0423,349
Median Age4544.1
Median Household Income£32,563£33,738.2
Employment Rate58.5%60.8%
Owner Occupied67.9%67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified26.2%34%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are March and Somersham (huntingdonshire)?
March and Somersham (huntingdonshire) are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, March or Somersham (huntingdonshire)?
March is cheaper, with an average house price of £238,846.
Is March or Somersham (huntingdonshire) safer?
Somersham (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate at 57 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, March or Somersham (huntingdonshire)?
Somersham (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, March or Somersham (huntingdonshire)?
March has faster average broadband at 383.8 Mbps.

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