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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 169 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 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
Detached79£310,000
Flats18£127,250
Semi-Detached40£233,000
Terraced32£201,000

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

PE389LN

Rabbit Lane

PE389LR

St Edmunds Terrace

PE389HZ

Priory Chase

PE389GT

Pinto Close

PE389QN

Glebe Road

PE389AW

London Road

PE389SZ

St James Drive

PE389GL

Stallion Close

PE389JF

Paradise Road

PE388DX

London Road

PE389GP

Bluebell Close

PE380QR

Horse Fair Close

PE389EW

Railway Road

PE389UA

Lavender Drive

PE380DG

Crow Hall Estate

PE389EB

Railway Road

PE389WL

South Downham

PE389EH

Porter Street

PE389EJ

Victoria Street

PE389HP

Playhouse Yard

PE389DF

Market Place

PE389JQ

Snape Lane

PE389TH

Finsbury Close

PE389NY

Stradsett Close

PE389NP

Lynn Road

PE389ED

Brickfields Lane

PE389PP

St Clements Drive

PE389BS

Fairfield Road

PE389LL

Bexwell Road

PE389DE

Market Place

PE389WT

South Downham

PE389UW

Linseed Walk

PE389NX

Felbrigg Road

PE388DE

London Road

PE389TB

Richmond Road

PE389BD

Ryston Close

PE389NJ

Lynn Road

PE389EN

Railway Road

PE389UH

Basil Drive

PE389DS

Bridge Street

PE389UZ

Palmer Way

PE389QD

Heron Close

PE389EF

Brickfields Lane

PE389EQ

Elizabeth Avenue

PE389JE

Paradise Road

PE389QR

Shelley Close

PE380AD

Stonecross Industrial Estate

PE389SE

Revell Road

PE389PE

Wimbotsham Road

PE389UF

Sage Avenue

PE389DG

Market Place

PE389UX

Stowfields

PE389BB

Ryston End

PE389SW

Trafalgar Industrial Estate

PE389LB

Rubens Way

PE389SF

Burnham Road

PE389RY

Trafalgar Road

PE389HY

Priory Road

PE389NN

Lynn Road

PE389NE

Jubilee Close

PE389HQ

Church Road

PE389BT

Rushmeadow Crescent

PE389AZ

Burdock Close

PE389DH

Bridge Street

PE389DX

Railway Road

PE389PF

Nursery Road

PE389RU

Victory Road

PE389HF

High Street

PE389DJ

Bridge Street

PE389AX

Ryston End

PE389GW

Foxglove Court

PE389PA

Clackclose Road

PE389LE

Church Road

PE389SX

Kensington Road

PE389RF

Brothercross Way

PE389TE

Wayland Walk

PE389TW

Greenwich Close

PE389PH

Beech Road

PE389RT

Trafalgar Road

PE389DA

High Street

PE389NH

Stubbs Close

PE389US

Elderflower Way

PE389RP

High Hatters Close

PE389QE

Lynn Road

PE389AD

Howdale Road

PE388EA

Downham Old Town

PE389PR

Sandfield Road

PE389ES

Daisy Lane

PE389JP

Trafalgar Road

PE389LJ

Bexwell Road

PE389BG

Ryston End

PE389FD

Nightingale Lane

PE389RX

Hardy Close

PE389DL

Bridge Street

PE389RR

Low Hatters Close

PE389UE

Tarragon Road

PE389HA

Water Meadow Way

PE389AJ

Howdale Rise

PE389RD

Gallow Drive

PE389DW

Bridge Street

Data Sources

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