Postcode PE38 0DU is located in an urban city, within the Denver area of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham is £48,021 per year. The median sale price in Denver is £290,000 (around £293 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £242,500 and £406,000. The nearest station is Downham Market, about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,342 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham is £48,021 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from PE38 0DU.
Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham near PE38 0DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Downham Market located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £293 per square foot) in Denver area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £355,000 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £245,000 | £251 |
| Terraced | 3 | £240,000 | £243 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | £172,500 | £145,000 |
| 2017 | £313,750 | £174,000 | £159,000 |
| 2018 | £241,000 | £172,500 | £152,000 |
| 2019 | £297,500 | £185,000 | £164,000 |
| 2020 | £321,250 | £166,500 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | £352,500 | £187,500 | £186,750 |
| 2022 | £380,112 | £232,500 | £192,500 |
| 2023 | £328,750 | £213,000 | £193,500 |
| 2024 | £431,250 | £230,000 | £171,500 |
| 2025 | £348,500 | £255,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £225,000 | £204,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189 | £212 | £151 |
| 2017 | £216 | £194 | £172 |
| 2018 | £230 | £231 | £201 |
| 2019 | £241 | £184 | £209 |
| 2020 | £243 | £202 | £223 |
| 2021 | £259 | £250 | £206 |
| 2022 | £320 | £265 | £208 |
| 2023 | £271 | £284 | £243 |
| 2024 | £263 | £266 | £260 |
| 2025 | £287 | £251 | £259 |
| 2026 | £305 | £286 | £243 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE38 0DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 1, Nightingale Lane, Downham Market, PE38 0DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 4, Nightingale Lane, Downham Market, PE38 0DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £267,500 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 16, Ryston Road, Downham Market, PE38 0DP | Terraced | Freehold | £267,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 16, Prangley Road, Downham Market, PE38 9FW | Flats | Leasehold | £144,995 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 40, Prangley Road, Downham Market, PE38 9FW | Flats | Leasehold | £159,995 |
In the PE38 0DU postcode area, located within Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Downham Market Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2013. |
Annual council tax rates for King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE38 0DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter John Hodson
Denver - Elected 4 May 2023
Terry Jermy
South West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE38 0DU records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around PE38 0DU in Denver is £290,000 (about £293 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to PE38 0DU, including Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good), Downham Market Academy (Good) and Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PE38 0DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,342 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk covering PE38 0DU is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter John Hodson (Conservative and Unionist Party).