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Downham Market

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About

Downham Market is a market town in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, located along the River Great Ouse. The town has a mix of historic and modern buildings, with a traditional market square at its center. The area is known for its railway station, providing direct links to Cambridge and King’s Lynn. Surrounding farmland and waterways contribute to its rural character.

The town offers local amenities, including shops, schools, and leisure facilities. Nearby attractions include the Denver Windmill and the RSPB Welney Wetland Centre. Downham Market serves as a hub for nearby villages, with a focus on community events and markets. The flat landscape makes it suitable for cycling and walking along the riverbanks.

Area overview

On average Downham Market has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Downham Market is £40,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Downham Market: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Downham Market Population
11,349
Population density
2,181 per km²

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

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 185 recent sales, the median property price is £261,500 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
Detached92£330,750
Flats15£135,000
Semi-Detached44£234,250
Terraced34£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

PE389SN

Poplar Close

PE389AS

London Road

PE389DB

High Street

PE389GH

Bennett Street

PE389JR

St Winnold Close

PE389NG

Bexwell Road

PE389RS

Churchill Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.