Downham Old Town

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.