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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in East Downham is £306,000 (around £258 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £234,998 and £367,500. 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
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
17.14(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.04(-39%)
Public order
5.81(+13%)
Other theft
5.51(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.98(-37%)
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

Median price: £306,000
Price per sq ft: £258
Sales (last 12 months): 35
Typical range (middle 50%): £235K – £368K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 (about £258 per square foot) in East Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Downham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£351,500£266
Semi-Detached5£230,000£271
Terraced8£211,000£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Downham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Downham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£166,000£165,000
2017£233,250£188,500£172,000
2018£232,500£180,000£155,000
2019£263,000£212,000£170,000
2020£270,000£178,750£166,000
2021£269,000£235,000£200,000
2022£320,000£230,000£207,500
2023£340,000£252,500£215,000
2024£326,500£220,000£231,000
2025£355,000£245,000£189,995
2026£338,000£230,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Downham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Downham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£184£206
2017£207£196£221
2018£213£214£194
2019£212£219£202
2020£234£195£207
2021£241£231£202
2022£287£267£246
2023£260£274£241
2024£276£280£260
2025£260£270£256
2026£279£271£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Downham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Downham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.

Band A£1,620
Band B£1,890
Band C£2,160
Band D£2,430
Band E£2,970
Band F£3,510
Band G£4,050
Band H£4,860

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for East Downham ward.

Local councillors

Josie Ratcliffe

East Downham - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about East Downham

Is East Downham safe?

East Downham records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in East Downham?

The median sale price in East Downham is £306,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Downham?

East Downham has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is East Downham?

East Downham scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Downham sits around rank 18,531 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in East Downham?

The average household income in East Downham is around £42,902 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for East Downham?

East Downham is represented by 1 elected councillor: Josie Ratcliffe (Liberal Democrats).