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North Downham

About

North Downham ward encompasses the northern portion of the market town of Downham Market, situated on the edge of the Fens. The area is defined by the Great Ouse Relief Channel to the west and the railway line to the east, with residential streets extending northward. Land use is primarily housing, ranging from Victorian terraces near the centre to more modern developments, alongside local commercial services along the main roads.

The ward's character is closely tied to its transport links, including the Downham Market railway station which provides a direct connection to Cambridge and London. A specific local feature is the presence of the Downham Market Academy and its associated sports facilities. The landscape is generally flat, open, and agricultural beyond the immediate town boundaries, with drainage channels typical of the Fenland environment shaping the surrounding area.

Area overview

On average North Downham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Downham is £42,902 per year. There are 1 schools in North Downham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Downham is home to around 2,547 people, with a population density of about 1,990.9 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

North Downham Population

2,547

Population density

1,990.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

35.73(+15%)

Anti-social behaviour

21.2(+84%)

Public order

9.42(+81%)

Other theft

8.24(+48%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.1(-20%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

2,304

90.42%

Other White

122

4.79%

Other

1.06%

Other Asian

0.47%

Irish

0.47%

Total population: 2,548

Economics

No qualifications

528

24.25%

Level 4 qualifications or above

459

21.08%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

363

16.67%

Level 3 (A level)

324

14.88%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

246

11.3%

Total 16+ residents: 2,177

Housing

Owns outright

634

52.14%

Owns with a mortgage

258

21.22%

Private landlord or letting agency

251

20.64%

Other forms of private rent

2.96%

Other social rented

2.88%

Total households: 1,216

Property prices in North Downham

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 in North Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 North Downham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£315,000	£222,000	£279,999	£340,250	£459,650
Flats	2	£137,500	£135,250	£136,250	£138,750	£139,750
Semi-Detached	16	£231,250	£175,625	£209,500	£242,000	£342,500
Terraced	16	£222,250	£150,000	£193,125	£241,250	£261,000

10 years median price trend in North Downham

All postcodes in North Downham

PE389PA

Clackclose Road

PE389GT

Pinto Close

PE389HA

Water Meadow Way

PE389NP

Lynn Road

PE389PY

Maple Road

PE389GG

Palomino Drive

PE389NZ

Willow Road

PE389PU

Short Drove

PE389QD

Heron Close

PE389PH

Beech Road

PE389HD

Swan Terrace

PE389WG

Leveret Gardens

PE389QU

Broomhill

PE389PF

Nursery Road

PE389PN

Hawthorn Road

PE389PR

Sandfield Road

PE389RB

Launditch Crescent

PE389PW

Pine Close

PE389HB

Otter Close

PE389GR

Piebald Close

PE389NS

Cock Drove

PE389RG

Kestrel Avenue

PE389RH

Goldfinch Close

PE389SL

Birchwood Way

PE389RE

Guiltcross Way

PE389RF

Brothercross Way

PE389QA

Maple Road

PE389UX

Stowfields

PE389GD

Bennett Street

PE389QE

Lynn Road

PE389GU

Foal Lane

PE389NT

Short Close

PE389PD

Batchcroft Close

PE389PP

St Clements Drive

PE389PT

Short Drove

PE389HN

Mallard End

PE389PL

Cedar Close

PE389WF

Grimshoe Road

PE389PX

Holly Close

PE389PE

Wimbotsham Road

PE389PJ

Spruce Road

PE389RA

Grimshoe Road

PE389QB

Wimbotsham Road

PE389GN

Ostlers Road

PE389QZ

Bridle Lane

PE389PB

Oakview Drive

PE389QY

Broomhill

PE389RD

Gallow Drive

PE389PG

Willow Road

PE389RQ

Kingfisher Road

PE389TE

Wayland Walk

PE389GB

Horseman Close

PE389QT

Mill Lane

PE389WD

Reynard Row

PE389PQ

Elm Close

PE389PS

Ash Close

PE389LY

Brock Mews

PE389HE

Bulrush Avenue

PE389GL

Stallion Close

PE389TQ

Tinkers Way

PE389SN

Poplar Close

PE389GH

Bennett Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail