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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in North Downham is £255,000 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £223,000 and £318,000. 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
69
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Downham Population
2,547
Population density
1,990.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.8(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.67(+53%)
Other theft
10.99(+101%)
Public order
9.82(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.07(+11%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,304
90.42%
Other White
122
4.79%
Other
27
1.06%
Irish
12
0.47%
Other Asian
12
0.47%
Total population: 2,548

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
36
2.96%
Other social rented
35
2.88%
Total households: 1,216

Property prices in North Downham

Median price: £255,000
Price per sq ft: £306
Sales (last 12 months): 61
Typical range (middle 50%): £223K – £318K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £306 per square foot) in North Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £797,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Downham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£311,250£312
Semi-Detached14£236,500£311
Terraced13£195,000£290

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Downham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£98,000£184,500£145,750
2017£230,000£93,000£193,000£167,500
2018£245,000£117,500£185,000£160,000
2019£235,000£112,500£197,500£185,000
2020£230,000—£197,500£183,500
2021£240,000£112,000£204,000£196,250
2022£290,000£120,000£240,000£222,500
2023£300,000£123,385£240,000£210,000
2024£279,000£155,000£210,150£225,000
2025£315,000£137,500£233,750£218,500
2026£318,750—£224,000£167,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Downham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£189£249£230
2017£250£215£230£218
2018£237£207£247£244
2019£247£201£215£221
2020£241—£260£234
2021£281£250£271£241
2022£322£219£310£262
2023£297£223£301£278
2024£302£282£331£237
2025£339£250£317£247
2026£306—£302£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Downham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North 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 North Downham ward.

Local councillors

Andy Bullen

North Downham - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about North Downham

Is North Downham safe?

North Downham records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in North Downham?

The median sale price in North Downham is £255,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in North Downham?

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

How deprived is North Downham?

North Downham scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in North Downham sits around rank 20,378 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 North Downham?

The average household income in North Downham is around £42,902 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for North Downham?

North Downham is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andy Bullen (Independent).