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Downham Old Town

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About

Downham Old Town ward encompasses the historic core of Downham Market, a settlement along the River Great Ouse. The area is characterised by its traditional market town layout, with streets radiating from the central Clock Tower. Local commerce focuses on independent shops and services catering to daily needs, set within buildings that reflect the town's development over centuries. The ward includes residential streets with a mix of housing styles, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, all within walking distance of the central amenities.

The ward's identity is closely tied to the weekly market and the prominent parish church of St Edmund. The surrounding landscape is distinctly fenland, with the town situated on a rare area of higher ground, giving it the local name 'The Mount'. This topography provides views across the flat, agricultural fields that define the region. Daily life here is shaped by its role as a service centre for the surrounding rural communities, with a focus on practical retail and community facilities rather than tourism.

Area overview

On average Downham Old Town has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Downham Old Town is £42,902 per year. Downham Old Town is home to around 3,185 people, with a population density of about 3,104.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Downham Old Town Population
3,185
Population density
3,104 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.19(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
27(+133%)
Shoplifting
17.27(+152%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.01(+152%)
Other theft
7.85(+44%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,724
85.55%
Other White
265
8.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
1.01%
Other
30
0.94%
Other Asian
24
0.75%
Total population: 3,184

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
698
26.54%
No qualifications
588
22.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
406
15.44%
Level 3 (A level)
361
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
351
13.35%
Total 16+ residents: 2,630

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
429
28.97%
Owns outright
408
27.55%
Owns with a mortgage
329
22.21%
Other social rented
207
13.98%
Social rents from council
56
3.78%
Total households: 1,481

Property prices in Downham Old Town

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £188,750 in Downham Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Downham Old Town 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 Old Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced11£185,000
Semi-Detached9£215,000
Flats15£125,000
Detached17£355,000

10 years median price trend in Downham Old Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downham Old Town.

All postcodes in Downham Old Town

PE389HY

Priory Road

PE389EU

Primrose Avenue

PE389JJ

Nelson Avenue

PE388DX

London Road

PE389JF

Paradise Road

PE389JH

Sherwood Close

PE389AE

The Towers

PE389LQ

Bexwell Road

PE389HJ

Old Town Close

PE389EG

Windsor Street

PE389LF

Kings Walk

PE389HP

Playhouse Yard

PE388DE

London Road

PE389AS

London Road

PE389BJ

London Road

PE389DQ

Rampant Horse Lane

PE389AH

Howdale Road

PE389AJ

Howdale Rise

PE389EL

Railway Road

PE389DN

Norfolk Square

PE388DR

London Road

PE389JQ

Snape Lane

PE389XZ

Downham Old Town

PE389EX

James Scott Close

PE389DA

High Street

PE389DH

Bridge Street

PE389ET

Fairfield Road

PE389EJ

Victoria Street

PE389DZ

Clover Lane

PE389JD

Dial Close

PE389GQ

Orchid Close

PE388AQ

London Road

PE389WX

Downham Old Town

PE389HL

Downham Old Town

PE389XY

Sandpiper Way

PE389AW

London Road

PE389LE

Church Road

PE389EQ

Elizabeth Avenue

PE389JR

St Winnold Close

PE388EB

Downham Old Town

PE389BT

Rushmeadow Crescent

PE389EW

Railway Road

PE389AQ

Howdale Road

PE389JZ

Wales Court

PE389HF

High Street

PE389AD

Howdale Road

PE389EB

Railway Road

PE388EE

Downham Old Town

PE389HZ

Priory Chase

PE389DB

High Street

PE389EP

Railway Road

PE388EA

Downham Old Town

PE389NN

Lynn Road

PE389BL

Prince Henry Place

PE388DU

London Road

PE389FA

Old Stable Mews

PE389AF

Howdale Road

PE389HH

Paradise Mews

PE389GP

Bluebell Close

PE389DT

Court Gardens

PE389JY

Priory Terrace

PE389LP

St Edmunds Road

PE389GE

High Street

PE389TS

Masefield Drive

PE389LG

Bexwell Road

PE389EF

Brickfields Lane

PE389DW

Bridge Street

PE389DP

Bridge Street

PE389LR

St Edmunds Terrace

PE389DL

Bridge Street

PE389AA

London Road

PE389DG

Market Place

PE389BX

London Road

PE389LH

Bexwell Road

PE389FE

Winnold Street

PE389AN

Rouses Lane

PE389HU

Old Brewery Lane

PE389EY

Heather Court

PE389JS

Priory Road

PE389ES

Daisy Lane

PE389DE

Market Place

PE389AB

Howdale Road

PE389HS

Paradise Road

PE389EN

Railway Road

PE389HR

The Rowans

PE388AT

London Road

PE389EH

Porter Street

PE389JG

Town Estate

PE389DJ

Bridge Street

PE389DX

Railway Road

PE389DS

Bridge Street

PE389DF

Market Place

PE389ED

Brickfields Lane

PE389HT

Paradise Road

PE389EE

Bennett Street

PE389JB

Broadlands

PE389JA

The Paddocks

PE389BS

Fairfield Road

PE389AX

Ryston End

PE389HX

Wesley Close

Data Sources

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