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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

PE389PW

Pine Close

PE389QS

Milton Way

PE389TF

Alexandra Way

PE389WR

South Downham

PE388DU

London Road

PE389AJ

Howdale Rise

PE389HB

Otter Close

PE389SR

Hamilton Way

PE389GR

Piebald Close

PE389NS

Cock Drove

PE389RG

Kestrel Avenue

PE389RH

Goldfinch Close

PE389RR

Low Hatters Close

PE389ST

Wimbledon Way

PE389BB

Ryston End

PE389BE

Denver Hill

PE389BN

Oakfield Close

PE389EB

Railway Road

PE389SL

Birchwood Way

PE389TX

Campion Place

PE389AZ

Burdock Close

PE389HF

High Street

PE389JY

Priory Terrace

PE388DX

London Road

PE389HX

Wesley Close

PE389RE

Guiltcross Way

PE389WB

Coriander Road

PE389LW

Orchard Close

PE389RF

Brothercross Way

PE389QA

Maple Road

PE389QF

Lynn Road

PE389UX

Stowfields

PE389WX

Downham Old Town

PE389GD

Bennett Street

PE389JL

Nelson Avenue

PE389AQ

Howdale Road

PE389BZ

London Road

PE389DW

Bridge Street

PE389JW

Priory Road

PE389LA

Ruskin Place

PE389SB

Collingwood Road

PE389WA

Chervil Walk

PE389AH

Howdale Road

PE389BQ

London Road

PE389QE

Lynn Road

PE389FE

Winnold Street

PE389FW

Prangley Road

PE389GP

Bluebell Close

PE389GU

Foal Lane

PE389NT

Short Close

PE389PD

Batchcroft Close

PE389PP

St Clements Drive

PE389PT

Short Drove

PE389WT

South Downham

PE389BD

Ryston Close

PE389EH

Porter Street

PE389EX

James Scott Close

PE389HN

Mallard End

PE389JX

Haylett Mews

PE389LB

Rubens Way

PE389NA

Hogarth Road

PE389NL

Cannon Square

PE389QW

Hillcrest

PE389TY

Russell Close

PE389EU

Primrose Avenue

PE389NH

Stubbs Close

PE389NR

Lynn Road

PE389PL

Cedar Close

PE389WU

South Downham

PE388EH

Downham Old Town

PE389DT

Court Gardens

PE389FT

South Downham

PE389JD

Dial Close

PE389LJ

Bexwell Road

PE389SD

Burnham Road

PE389SW

Trafalgar Industrial Estate

PE389DZ

Clover Lane

PE389JE

Paradise Road

PE389RY

Trafalgar Road

PE389UL

Cinnamon Road

PE389AG

Howdale Road

PE389SY

Syon Close

PE389WF

Grimshoe Road

PE388AT

London Road

PE389EG

Windsor Street

PE389JG

Town Estate

PE389NW

Turner Way

PE389RN

Park Lane

PE389TL

Flax Close

PE389UZ

Palmer Way

PE389GE

High Street

PE389HU

Old Brewery Lane

PE389JP

Trafalgar Road

PE389PX

Holly Close

PE389RX

Hardy Close

PE389BA

Ryston End

PE389GJ

Buttercup Drive

PE389LP

St Edmunds Road

PE389PE

Wimbotsham Road

PE389DP

Bridge Street

Data Sources

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