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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% 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. 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 2,181.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.3%
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
22.38(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.01(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.34(-1%)
Public order
5.2(0%)
Shoplifting
4.49(-37%)
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

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 in Downham Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £940,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Downham Market over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached94£322,500
Flats17£135,000
Semi-Detached44£233,000
Terraced34£196,000

10 years median price trend in Downham Market

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downham Market.

All postcodes in Downham Market

PE389US

Elderflower Way

PE389PA

Clackclose Road

PE389BF

Sandiacre Lane

PE389UF

Sage Avenue

PE380QR

Horse Fair Close

PE389AB

Howdale Road

PE389ES

Daisy Lane

PE389SE

Revell Road

PE389UA

Lavender Drive

PE389BT

Rushmeadow Crescent

PE389EQ

Elizabeth Avenue

PE389GT

Pinto Close

PE389HR

The Rowans

PE389DJ

Bridge Street

PE389DQ

Rampant Horse Lane

PE389LD

Rembrandt Court

PE389TN

Regent Road

PE389DX

Railway Road

PE389EN

Railway Road

PE389HA

Water Meadow Way

PE389RL

South Downham

PE389TB

Richmond Road

PE389TP

Holkham Close

PE389TS

Masefield Drive

PE389AT

London Road

PE389EF

Brickfields Lane

PE389FA

Old Stable Mews

PE389NP

Lynn Road

PE389NY

Stradsett Close

PE389PY

Maple Road

PE389QL

Lancaster Crescent

PE389SH

Park Lane

PE388DE

London Road

PE389BX

London Road

PE389DN

Norfolk Square

PE389EJ

Victoria Street

PE389JZ

Wales Court

PE389PZ

Stirling Close

PE389QX

Hogarth Road

PE388BG

London Road

PE389LH

Bexwell Road

PE389NF

Sandringham Drive

PE389NX

Felbrigg Road

PE389RJ

Larkspur Close

PE389AA

London Road

PE389GG

Palomino Drive

PE389NZ

Willow Road

PE389PU

Short Drove

PE389QD

Heron Close

PE389UY

Palmer Way

PE389DA

High Street

PE389DH

Bridge Street

PE389XY

Sandpiper Way

PE389HQ

Church Road

PE389NE

Jubilee Close

PE389NU

Civray Avenue

PE389PH

Beech Road

PE389QQ

Retreat Estate

PE389RP

High Hatters Close

PE389UD

Sorrel Way

PE389HD

Swan Terrace

PE389SJ

The Firs

PE389SS

Harebell Road

PE389TH

Finsbury Close

PE389TU

Wordsworth Close

PE389WG

Leveret Gardens

PE389AN

Rouses Lane

PE389QR

Shelley Close

PE389QU

Broomhill

PE388EG

Downham Old Town

PE389ED

Brickfields Lane

PE389FX

South Downham

PE389JN

Civray Avenue

PE389PF

Nursery Road

PE389SZ

St James Drive

PE380DB

Ravensway

PE389DE

Market Place

PE389QN

Glebe Road

PE389UR

Fennel Crescent

PE389UU

Constable Place

PE389UW

Linseed Walk

PE388EB

Downham Old Town

PE389TG

Kew Road

PE389PN

Hawthorn Road

PE389EE

Bennett Street

PE389JA

The Paddocks

PE389PR

Sandfield Road

PE389RB

Launditch Crescent

PE389RT

Trafalgar Road

PE389ER

Barton's Drove

PE389HL

Downham Old Town

PE389NQ

Lowry Way

PE389TA

Richmond Road

PE389FY

South Downham

PE389BJ

London Road

PE389BS

Fairfield Road

PE389LR

St Edmunds Terrace

PE389XZ

Downham Old Town

PE380AD

Stonecross Industrial Estate

PE389JB

Broadlands

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.