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About

Downham Market sits on the edge of the Fens, characterised by flat, open landscapes shaped by extensive drainage. The town's centre is arranged around a wide market place and the distinctive black and white clock tower. The surrounding countryside is a patchwork of agricultural land, with straight roads and waterways defining the low-lying terrain.

The area is closely linked to the River Great Ouse, which flows nearby and has historically influenced its development. Local architecture includes many Georgian buildings constructed from the distinctive gault clay found in the region. The presence of the Denver Sluice complex, a crucial part of the Fens' flood defence system, underscores the ongoing relationship between the community and its managed environment.

Area overview

On average Downham Market has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Downham Market is £42,902 per year. The median sale price in Downham Market is £265,000 (around £281 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £330,000. There are 3 schools in Downham Market: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Downham Market is home to around 11,349 people, with a population density of about 2,181 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Downham Market Population
11,349
Population density
2,181 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.06(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.6(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.52(+3%)
Other theft
5.2(-5%)
Shoplifting
5.02(-27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,177
89.67%
Other White
618
5.45%
Other
92
0.81%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
62
0.55%
Other Asian
57
0.5%
Total population: 11,349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,263
23.82%
No qualifications
2,150
22.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,475
15.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,468
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,167
12.28%
Total 16+ residents: 9,502

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,275
42.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,240
23.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,017
19.22%
Other social rented
503
9.5%
Other forms of private rent
132
2.49%
Total households: 5,292

Property prices in Downham Market

Median price: £265,000
Price per sq ft: £281
Sales (last 12 months): 210
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £330K

Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Downham Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Downham Market over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached116£316,500£302
Semi-Detached41£250,000£290
Terraced38£221,000£255
Flats15£127,500£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Downham Market

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downham Market.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£108,000£184,000£169,000
2017£243,000£130,000£193,000£170,000
2018£243,500£119,750£190,000£160,000
2019£251,500£119,000£207,000£187,500
2020£264,000£120,000£200,000£179,998
2021£265,000£125,000£208,500£189,000
2022£300,000£125,000£230,000£220,000
2023£320,000£135,000£236,000£205,000
2024£292,000£137,000£227,500£207,500
2025£325,000£132,500£233,500£197,000
2026£322,500£122,000£253,500£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downham Market.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downham Market.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£198£231£200
2017£249£217£230£218
2018£251£232£246£224
2019£239£215£224£221
2020£249£217£224£209
2021£267£210£248£222
2022£312£209£280£247
2023£298£220£299£269
2024£315£253£300£256
2025£291£228£273£245
2026£304£207£287£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downham Market.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Downham Market in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.

Band A£1,620
Band B£1,890
Band C£2,160
Band D£2,430
Band E£2,970
Band F£3,510
Band G£4,050
Band H£4,860

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Downham Market

Is Downham Market safe?

Downham Market records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Downham Market?

The median sale price in Downham Market is £265,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 210 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Downham Market?

Downham Market has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Downham Market?

Downham Market scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Downham Market sits around rank 17,150 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Downham Market?

The average household income in Downham Market is around £42,902 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Downham Market

PE388BG

London Road

PE389WD

Reynard Row

PE389JW

Priory Road

PE389SY

Syon Close

PE389PN

Hawthorn Road

PE389PS

Ash Close

PE389TS

Masefield Drive

PE389UB

Rosemary Way

PE388DR

London Road

PE389JU

Priory Road

PE389FE

Winnold Street

PE389DQ

Rampant Horse Lane

PE389JX

Haylett Mews

PE389RN

Park Lane

PE388EG

Downham Old Town

PE389FY

South Downham

PE389QJ

Glebe Road

PE389QW

Hillcrest

PE389HD

Swan Terrace

PE389SJ

The Firs

PE389RS

Churchill Way

PE389GF

Primrose Avenue

PE389AH

Howdale Road

PE389PT

Short Drove

PE389GB

Horseman Close

PE389HN

Mallard End

PE389NU

Civray Avenue

PE389JL

Nelson Avenue

PE389WF

Grimshoe Road

PE389ST

Wimbledon Way

PE389WA

Chervil Walk

PE389PZ

Stirling Close

PE389JZ

Wales Court

PE388AT

London Road

PE389JB

Broadlands

PE389AQ

Howdale Road

PE389BZ

London Road

PE389AB

Howdale Road

PE389WX

Downham Old Town

PE389GD

Bennett Street

PE389LP

St Edmunds Road

PE389TZ

Greenwich Close

PE389JJ

Nelson Avenue

PE389AN

Rouses Lane

PE389LH

Bexwell Road

PE389SU

Southfields

PE389BA

Ryston End

PE389FB

Matisse Court

PE389JG

Town Estate

PE389SL

Birchwood Way

PE389UL

Cinnamon Road

PE389RJ

Larkspur Close

PE389GN

Ostlers Road

PE389GG

Palomino Drive

PE389JH

Sherwood Close

PE389QX

Hogarth Road

PE389NQ

Lowry Way

PE389UR

Fennel Crescent

PE389EY

Heather Court

PE389HX

Wesley Close

PE389SB

Collingwood Road

PE389PG

Willow Road

PE389ER

Barton's Drove

PE389PD

Batchcroft Close

PE389TN

Regent Road

PE389LQ

Bexwell Road

PE389ND

Hillcrest

PE389SP

Admiralty Close

PE389LF

Kings Walk

PE389HR

The Rowans

PE389DT

Court Gardens

PE389NW

Turner Way

PE389WE

Bay Walk

PE389PB

Oakview Drive

PE389HB

Otter Close

PE389QA

Maple Road

PE389XU

South Downham

PE389SG

West Way

PE389NF

Sandringham Drive

PE389UQ

Rosemary Way

PE389AG

Howdale Road

PE389RZ

Trafalgar Road

PE389TY

Russell Close

PE389NL

Cannon Square

PE389GS

Snowdrop Grove

PE389HJ

Old Town Close

PE389HU

Old Brewery Lane

PE389QT

Mill Lane

PE389UJ

Camomile Close

PE389UU

Constable Place

PE389AT

London Road

PE389TG

Kew Road

PE389AE

The Towers

PE389JN

Civray Avenue

PE389DB

High Street

PE389LG

Bexwell Road

PE388AQ

London Road

PE389WS

South Downham

PE389RQ

Kingfisher Road

PE389TQ

Tinkers Way