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About

South Downham ward encompasses a predominantly rural area on the western edge of the Norfolk Fens. The landscape is characterised by expansive, flat agricultural land, with fields primarily used for arable farming and some grazing. The settlement pattern is dispersed, centred around the villages of Downham Market, which serves as a local commercial hub, and the smaller surrounding hamlets. The ward is defined by its proximity to the Great Ouse Relief Channel, a significant watercourse that shapes the local drainage and flood management systems.

The area's infrastructure is heavily influenced by its transport links, with the main railway line from London to King's Lynn running through it, alongside the A10 road. The presence of the Downham Market railway station provides a direct connection to Cambridge and London. Much of the local character is tied to the managed fenland environment, where historic drainage mills and pumping stations, though less common now, speak to the ongoing human effort to cultivate this low-lying landscape. The wide skies and open horizons are a defining feature of the terrain.

Area overview

On average South Downham has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Downham is £42,902 per year. The median sale price in South Downham is £292,500 (around £317 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £233,750 and £336,250. South Downham is home to around 2,349 people, with a population density of about 1,378.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Downham Population
2,349
Population density
1,378.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.73(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.07(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.11(-20%)
Other theft
3.83(-30%)
Public order
3.41(-33%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,213
94.13%
Other White
63
2.68%
Irish
20
0.85%
Other Asian
10
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.34%
Total population: 2,351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
634
29.14%
Level 4 qualifications or above
438
20.13%
Level 3 (A level)
294
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
291
13.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
249
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 2,176

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
832
63.75%
Owns with a mortgage
215
16.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
114
8.74%
Other social rented
100
7.66%
Other forms of private rent
26
1.99%
Total households: 1,305

Property prices in South Downham

Median price: £292,500
Price per sq ft: £317
Sales (last 12 months): 72
Typical range (middle 50%): £234K – £336K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 (about £317 per square foot) in South Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £149,995 up to £515,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Downham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£310,000£326
Semi-Detached15£260,000£301
Terraced7£248,000£271
Flats1£149,995£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Downham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Downham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219,995£188,000£207,750
2017£250,000£226,600£215,000
2018£239,500£206,000£204,250
2019£263,125£208,000£205,000
2020£263,000£212,500£247,500
2021£277,500£220,000£186,000
2022£320,000£227,500£210,000
2023£315,000£225,000£158,000
2024£285,000£237,500—
2025£312,000£267,500£238,000
2026£310,000£260,000£234,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Downham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Downham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£243£204
2017£290£258£202
2018£295£267£243
2019£260£257£195
2020£274£227£216
2021£306£307£239
2022£343£316£283
2023£342£351£319
2024£360£305—
2025£312£301£248
2026£325£361£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Downham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South Downham ward.

Local councillors

Don Tyler

South Downham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about South Downham

Is South Downham safe?

South Downham records about 39 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 South Downham?

The median sale price in South Downham is £292,500 (about £317 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is South Downham?

South Downham scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Downham sits around rank 20,212 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 South Downham?

The average household income in South Downham is around £42,902 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for South Downham?

South Downham is represented by 1 elected councillor: Don Tyler (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin South Downham

PE389RL

South Downham

PE389SU

Southfields

PE389GF

Primrose Avenue

PE389TG

Kew Road

PE389BA

Ryston End

PE389SE

Revell Road

PE389UD

Sorrel Way

PE389WS

South Downham

PE389WU

South Downham

PE389GS

Snowdrop Grove

PE389JP

Trafalgar Road

PE389TD

Belsize Close

PE389FW

Prangley Road

PE380QR

Horse Fair Close

PE389BG

Ryston End

PE389RR

Low Hatters Close

PE389BB

Ryston End

PE389UZ

Palmer Way

PE389RU

Victory Road

PE389TN

Regent Road

PE389RX

Hardy Close

PE389TL

Flax Close

PE389TX

Campion Place

PE380DB

Ravensway

PE389TB

Richmond Road

PE389BE

Denver Hill

PE389WQ

South Downham

PE389TY

Russell Close

PE389TJ

Regent Road

PE389FX

Prangley Road

PE389BP

London Road

PE389SX

Kensington Road

PE389AZ

Burdock Close

PE389GJ

Buttercup Drive

PE389RZ

Trafalgar Road

PE389BN

Oakfield Close

PE389SG

West Way

PE389SA

Nile Road

PE389SR

Hamilton Way

PE389WL

South Downham

PE389ST

Wimbledon Way

PE389SQ

Manby Road

PE389TF

Alexandra Way

PE389AT

London Road

PE389TA

Richmond Road

PE389RT

Trafalgar Road

PE389SP

Admiralty Close

PE389WT

South Downham

PE389FT

South Downham

PE389SF

Burnham Road

PE389JW

Priory Road

PE389UG

Woodsage Drive

PE389FZ

South Downham

PE389SH

Park Lane

PE389BQ

London Road

PE389SD

Burnham Road

PE389SY

Syon Close

PE389GW

Foxglove Court

PE389TW

Greenwich Close

PE380DG

Crow Hall Estate

PE389WR

Butterfly Close

PE389RN

Park Lane

PE389SZ

St James Drive

PE389XU

South Downham

PE389RW

Churchill Way

PE389FY

South Downham

PE380QQ

St Johns Way

PE389AR

Wingfields

PE389UY

Palmer Way

PE389RJ

Larkspur Close

PE389BD

Ryston Close

PE389TH

Finsbury Close

PE389TZ

Greenwich Close

PE389GY

South Downham

PE389RS

Churchill Way

PE389SS

Harebell Road

PE389FD

Nightingale Lane

PE389ER

Barton's Drove

PE389SW

Trafalgar Industrial Estate

PE389RP

High Hatters Close

PE389RY

Trafalgar Road

PE389SB

Collingwood Road