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East Downham

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About

East Downham ward lies in the far south of the Norfolk borough, forming part of the rural Fenland landscape. The area is primarily agricultural, characterised by expansive, level fields and drainage channels that define the low-lying terrain. Settlements here are small and dispersed, with the villages of Downham Market and Stow Bardolph serving as the main population centres. The ward's geography is heavily influenced by the nearby River Great Ouse, which has shaped its land use and history.

The ward's railway station provides a direct link to Cambridge and London, making it a commuter base for the wider region. Downham Market's historic town centre features a distinctive black and white timber-framed clock tower, a prominent local landmark. Economic activity is centred on farming, light industry, and local services supporting the surrounding countryside. The vast, open skies and straight, engineered waterways are typical of this engineered Fenland environment.

Area overview

On average East Downham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 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 per household in East Downham is £42,902 per year. There are 2 schools in East Downham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). East Downham is home to around 3,268 people, with a population density of about 2,697.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.5(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.79(-15%)
Public order
5.51(+6%)
Other theft
4.9(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.75(-57%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
669
26.53%
Level 3 (A level)
495
19.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
410
16.26%
No qualifications
399
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
321
12.73%
Total 16+ residents: 2,522

Housing

Housing tenure

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 36 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in East Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Downham 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 East Downham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£347,500
Flats1£95,000
Semi-Detached10£239,250
Terraced3£189,995

10 years median price trend in East Downham

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

All postcodes in East Downham

PE389US

Elderflower Way

PE389BF

Sandiacre Lane

PE389UF

Sage Avenue

PE389UA

Lavender Drive

PE389LD

Rembrandt Court

PE389TP

Holkham Close

PE389NY

Stradsett Close

PE389QL

Lancaster Crescent

PE389PZ

Stirling Close

PE389QX

Hogarth Road

PE389NF

Sandringham Drive

PE389NX

Felbrigg Road

PE389NE

Jubilee Close

PE389NU

Civray Avenue

PE389QQ

Retreat Estate

PE389SJ

The Firs

PE389TU

Wordsworth Close

PE389QR

Shelley Close

PE389JN

Civray Avenue

PE389QN

Glebe Road

PE389UR

Fennel Crescent

PE389UU

Constable Place

PE389UW

Linseed Walk

PE389NQ

Lowry Way

PE380AD

Stonecross Industrial Estate

PE389QS

Milton Way

PE389WB

Coriander Road

PE389LW

Orchard Close

PE389QF

Lynn Road

PE389LA

Ruskin Place

PE389WA

Chervil Walk

PE389LB

Rubens Way

PE389NA

Hogarth Road

PE389QW

Hillcrest

PE389NH

Stubbs Close

PE389NR

Lynn Road

PE389LJ

Bexwell Road

PE389UL

Cinnamon Road

PE389NW

Turner Way

PE389UB

Rosemary Way

PE389WE

Bay Walk

PE389TR

Civray Avenue

PE389UE

Tarragon Road

PE389UJ

Camomile Close

PE389UQ

Rosemary Way

PE389QG

Lynn Road

PE389LS

Stonecross Road

PE389UT

Nutmeg Walk

PE389QJ

Glebe Road

PE389UH

Basil Drive

PE389QH

Retreat Estate

PE389QP

Civray Avenue

PE389UN

Parsley Way

PE389LL

Bexwell Road

PE389LN

Rabbit Lane

PE389ND

Hillcrest

PE389TT

Keats Close

PE389FB

Matisse Court

PE389UP

Saffron Close

PE389NG

Landseer Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.