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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 45 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
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
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

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Downham Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £620,000.

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
Semi-Detached44£235,000
Flats21£129,500
Detached100£319,000
Terraced35£205,000

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

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

PE389RQ

Kingfisher Road

PE389TQ

Tinkers Way

PE389FX

Prangley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.