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East Downham

England / East of England / King's Lynn and West Norfolk / East Downham

About

East Downham ward is located in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, covering part of the town of Downham Market. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraced properties, and some social housing. Local amenities include schools, shops, and parks, catering to the needs of residents.

The ward is well-connected by road and rail, with Downham Market railway station providing links to Cambridge and King's Lynn. The surrounding landscape features open farmland and the River Great Ouse, offering green spaces for recreation. The area has a strong community focus, with local events and groups active throughout the year.

Area overview

On average East Downham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Downham is £40,800 per year. There are 2 schools in East Downham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Downham Population
3,268
Population density
2,697.5 per km²

Demographics

British
2,936
89.87%
Other White
168
5.14%
Other
31
0.95%
African
20
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.55%
Total population: 3,267

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
439
34.06%
Owns outright
401
31.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
221
17.15%
Other social rented
161
12.49%
Social rents from council
29
2.25%
Total households: 1,289

Property prices in East Downham

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in East Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £630,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£344,350
Semi-Detached9£245,000
Terraced1£160,000

10 years price trend in East Downham

All postcodes in East Downham

PE389UA

Lavender Drive

PE389LD

Downham Market

PE389TP

Holkham Close

PE389NY

Orchard Close

PE389PZ

Stirling Close

PE389QL

Lancaster Crescent

PE389QX

Hogarth Road

PE389NE

Jubilee Close

PE389NF

Sandringham Drive

PE389NU

Civray Avenue

PE389NX

Felbrigg Road

PE389QQ

Lancaster Crescent

PE389SJ

The Firs

PE389TU

Wordsworth Close

PE389JN

Civray Avenue

PE389QR

Shelley Close

PE389QN

Lancaster Crescent

PE389UR

Fennel Crescent

PE389UU

Downham Market

PE389UW

Bay Walk

PE389NQ

Lowry Way

PE380AD

Stonecross Road

PE389QS

Lancaster Crescent

PE389WB

Coriander Road

PE389LW

Orchard Close

PE389QF

Cannon Square

PE389LA

Ruskin Place

PE389WA

Cannon Square

PE389LB

Rubens Way

PE389NA

Hogarth Road

PE389QW

Hillcrest

PE389NH

Stubbs Ci

PE389LJ

Bexwell Road

PE389NR

Cannon Square

PE389UL

Cinnamon Road

PE389NW

Turner Way

PE389UB

Basil Drive

PE389WE

Bay Walk

PE389TR

Civray Avenue

PE389US

Elderflower Way

PE389UE

Tarragon Road

PE389UJ

Downham Market

PE389UQ

Rosemary Way

PE389LS

Bexwell Road

PE389QG

Cannon Square

PE389UT

Elderflower Way

PE389BF

Cannon Square

PE389QH

Retreat Estate

PE389QJ

Lancaster Crescent

PE389UH

Basil Drive

PE389QP

Civray Avenue

PE389UN

Parsley Way

PE389LL

Bexwell Road

PE389LN

Rabbit Lane

PE389ND

Bexwell Road

PE389TT

Keats Close

PE389UF

Sage Avenue

PE389FB

Matisse Court

PE389UP

Saffron Close

PE389NG

Bexwell Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.