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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 £261,500 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £207,250 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: £261,500
Price per sq ft: £280
Sales (last 12 months): 204
Typical range (middle 50%): £207K – £330K

Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £261,500 (about £280 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
Detached111£325,000£299
Semi-Detached40£249,998£285
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.

All postcodesin Downham Market

PE389FX

Prangley Road

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