About Marshland St James

Marshland St James is a village located in the county of Norfolk, England, within the postcode area PE14. The village is part of the Fenland region, characterised by its flat landscape and agricultural land. It offers a glimpse into rural life in East Anglia, with fields and waterways surrounding the area. The village features a small community, with local amenities including a primary school and a few shops. The nearby River Nene provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural surroundings. Marshland St James is well-connected to larger towns in the region, making it a convenient spot for those looking to explore the wider Norfolk area.

School Ratings in Marshland St James

Families in Marshland St James have access to 35 local schools. Emneth Nursery School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 15 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Marshland St James

Homes sell for an average of £310K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £320K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Marshland St James

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Marshland St James, with 8 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Marshland St James

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Marshland St James within the more deprived parts of England. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Marshland St James

Marshland St James benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,541 sales

Average Price £310K
£800 — £29.65M
Detached £320K 2,162
Semi £198K 858
Terraced £162K 209
Flat £83K 10

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

19 Primary
3 Secondary
13 Other
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School Primary Good 0.7 miles Emneth Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 2.1 miles Emneth Academy Primary Good 2.1 miles Walpole Highway Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles Meadowgate Academy 2.6 miles Clarkson Infants School Primary Good 2.8 miles St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School Primary Good 2.8 miles Terrington St John Primary School Primary Good 2.9 miles Ramnoth Junior School Primary Good 2.9 miles Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 3 miles Wisbech South Child and Family Centre 3 miles Elm Road Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Marshland St James IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Marshland St James experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
5/10
Employment
4/10
Education
2/10
Health
4/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
5/10
7,717 Children (0-15) 17%
27,449 Working Age 60%
14,196 Older (60+) 31%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 36.5% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 16.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Marshland St James 60 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Marshland St James are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

25 Violence & Sexual Offences
8 Anti-Social Behaviour
6 Criminal Damage & Arson
5 Burglary
4 Other Theft
4 Vehicle Crime
3 Drugs
2 Public Order
2 Other Crime
1 Weapons
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Watlington Train Station 6.3 miles
Downham Market Train Station 6.6 miles
Kings Lynn Train Station 9.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

The Smeeth 0.9 miles Emneth Hungate 1.2 miles Chequers Corner 1.4 miles St John's Fen End 1.8 miles Emneth 2.2 miles Tilney Fen End 2.2 miles Holly End 2.2 miles Walton Highway 2.2 miles Walpole Highway 2.5 miles Ratten Row 2.5 miles Walsoken 2.6 miles Collett's Br 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Fenland
County Cambridgeshire
Ward Elm & Christchurch
Constituency North East Cambridgeshire
Parish Elm
Region East of England

Streets in PE14 30 shown View all streets

Abington Grove 1 Abraham Drive 1 All Saints Close 1 Angle Road 1 B1101 1 Back Drove 3 Back Lane 1 Back Road 2 Bakers Road 1 Baldwins Drove 1 Bambers Lane 1 Baptist Road 3 Bar Drove 3 Bardyke Bank 2 Basin Road 3 Beaupre Avenue 2 Bedford Bank (East) 1 Begdale Road 3 Bellamy's Lane 1 Bells Drove 1 Belt Drove 2 Biggs Road 2 Birch Grove 1 Birdbeck Drive 1 Black Bear Lane 1 Black Drove 3 Blunt's Drove 2 Blunt's Orchard Drove 1 Bonnetts Lane 1 Bramley Court 1

Postcodes in PE14 50 shown View all postcodes

PE14 0AA PE14 0AB PE14 0AD PE14 0AE PE14 0AF PE14 0AG PE14 0AH PE14 0AJ PE14 0AL PE14 0AN PE14 0AP PE14 0AQ PE14 0AR PE14 0AS PE14 0AT PE14 0AU PE14 0AW PE14 0AX PE14 0AY PE14 0AZ PE14 0BA PE14 0BB PE14 0BD PE14 0BE PE14 0BG PE14 0BH PE14 0BJ PE14 0BL PE14 0BN PE14 0BQ PE14 0BS PE14 0BT PE14 0BU PE14 0BW PE14 0BX PE14 0BY PE14 0BZ PE14 0DA PE14 0DB PE14 0DD PE14 0DE PE14 0DF PE14 0DG PE14 0DH PE14 0DJ PE14 0DL PE14 0DN PE14 0DP PE14 0DQ PE14 0DR