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South Downham

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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% 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. 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
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.5%
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
17.88(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.92(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.96(-7%)
Public order
4.26(-18%)
Burglary
2.98(+7%)
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

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in South Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £940,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South Downham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£300,000
Flats2£139,998
Semi-Detached10£240,000
Terraced2£301,500

10 years median price trend in South Downham

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

All postcodes in South Downham

PE380QR

Horse Fair Close

PE389SE

Revell Road

PE389TN

Regent Road

PE389RL

South Downham

PE389TB

Richmond Road

PE389AT

London Road

PE389SH

Park Lane

PE389RJ

Larkspur Close

PE389UY

Palmer Way

PE389RP

High Hatters Close

PE389UD

Sorrel Way

PE389SS

Harebell Road

PE389TH

Finsbury Close

PE389FX

South Downham

PE389SZ

St James Drive

PE380DB

Ravensway

PE389TG

Kew Road

PE389RT

Trafalgar Road

PE389ER

Barton's Drove

PE389TA

Richmond Road

PE389FY

South Downham

PE389TF

Alexandra Way

PE389WR

South Downham

PE389SR

Hamilton Way

PE389RR

Low Hatters Close

PE389ST

Wimbledon Way

PE389BB

Ryston End

PE389BE

Denver Hill

PE389BN

Oakfield Close

PE389TX

Campion Place

PE389AZ

Burdock Close

PE389JW

Priory Road

PE389SB

Collingwood Road

PE389BQ

London Road

PE389FW

Prangley Road

PE389WT

South Downham

PE389BD

Ryston Close

PE389TY

Russell Close

PE389WU

South Downham

PE389FT

South Downham

PE389SD

Burnham Road

PE389SW

Trafalgar Industrial Estate

PE389RY

Trafalgar Road

PE389SY

Syon Close

PE389RN

Park Lane

PE389TL

Flax Close

PE389UZ

Palmer Way

PE389JP

Trafalgar Road

PE389RX

Hardy Close

PE389BA

Ryston End

PE389GJ

Buttercup Drive

PE389TD

Belsize Close

PE389TZ

Greenwich Close

PE389SG

West Way

PE389BG

Ryston End

PE389FD

Nightingale Lane

PE389SU

Southfields

PE389TJ

Regent Road

PE389SX

Kensington Road

PE389BP

London Road

PE389WL

South Downham

PE389SF

Burnham Road

PE389UG

Woodsage Drive

PE380QQ

St Johns Way

PE380DG

Crow Hall Estate

PE389RU

Victory Road

PE389RW

Churchill Way

PE389GF

Primrose Avenue

PE389XU

South Downham

PE389GS

Snowdrop Grove

PE389SP

Admiralty Close

PE389TW

Greenwich Close

PE389SA

Nile Road

PE389SQ

Manby Road

PE389AR

Wingfields

PE389GW

Foxglove Court

PE389RZ

Trafalgar Road

PE389RS

Churchill Way

Data Sources

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