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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

PE389HE

Bulrush Avenue

PE389QU

Broomhill

PE389TA

Richmond Road

PE389LD

Rembrandt Court

PE389SR

Hamilton Way

PE389GE

High Street

PE389EX

James Scott Close

PE389PY

Maple Road

PE389RA

Grimshoe Road

PE389QS

Milton Way

PE389SH

Park Lane

PE389UD

Sorrel Way

PE389QZ

Bridle Lane

PE389NZ

Willow Road

PE389PJ

Spruce Road

PE389RW

Churchill Way

PE389EL

Railway Road

PE389PX

Holly Close

PE389WR

South Downham

PE389TR

Civray Avenue

PE389TP

Holkham Close

PE389HT

Paradise Road

PE389BJ

London Road

PE389BP

London Road

PE389XY

Sandpiper Way

PE389GQ

Orchid Close

PE389PU

Short Drove

PE389EG

Windsor Street

PE389UT

Nutmeg Walk

PE389FW

Prangley Road

PE389BQ

London Road

PE389JY

Priory Terrace

PE389FT

South Downham

PE388EE

Downham Old Town

PE389GU

Foal Lane

PE389SS

Harebell Road

PE389XZ

Downham Old Town

PE389AS

London Road

PE389RE

Guiltcross Way

PE389EU

Primrose Avenue

PE389WB

Coriander Road

PE389NG

Landseer Drive

PE388EB

Downham Old Town

PE389TL

Flax Close

PE389AL

Rouse's Lane

PE389NA

Hogarth Road

PE389UP

Saffron Close

PE389RH

Goldfinch Close

PE389AA

London Road

PE389GJ

Buttercup Drive

PE389SN

Poplar Close

PE389PL

Cedar Close

PE389BE

Denver Hill

PE389SQ

Manby Road

PE389QH

Retreat Estate

PE389DY

Railway Road

PE380DB

Ravensway

PE389LY

Brock Mews

PE389SA

Nile Road

PE389LA

Ruskin Place

PE389FA

Old Stable Mews

PE389BN

Oakfield Close

PE389BX

London Road

PE389TD

Belsize Close

PE389QP

Civray Avenue

PE389PQ

Elm Close

PE389QF

Lynn Road

PE389BF

Sandiacre Lane

PE389QB

Wimbotsham Road

PE389ET

Fairfield Road

PE389GH

Bennett Street

PE389LS

Stonecross Road

PE389HS

Paradise Road

PE389RB

Launditch Crescent

PE389JR

St Winnold Close

PE389WG

Leveret Gardens

PE389AF

Howdale Road

PE389JA

The Paddocks

PE389HH

Paradise Mews

PE389NT

Short Close

PE389LW

Orchard Close

PE389JD

Dial Close

PE389UG

Woodsage Drive

PE389UY

Palmer Way

PE389DN

Norfolk Square

PE389DZ

Clover Lane

PE389QQ

Retreat Estate

PE380QQ

St Johns Way

PE389QY

Broomhill

PE389NS

Cock Drove

PE389UN

Parsley Way

PE389BL

Prince Henry Place

PE389EE

Bennett Street

PE389HL

Downham Old Town

PE389WU

South Downham

PE388DU

London Road

PE389NR

Lynn Road

PE389PW

Pine Close

PE389TX

Campion Place

PE389AR

Wingfields

Data Sources

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