Postcode PE38 9DS is located in an urban city, within the Downham Old Town ward of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the East of England region , and forms part of the Downham Market area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 111.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Downham Market is £40,800 per year. The nearest station is Downham Market located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Howdale.
Downham Market has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Downham Market has a high crime rate, with approximately 111.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Downham Market is £40,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE38 9DS.
Downham Market near PE38 9DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Downham Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £725,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £137,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £171,000 |
10 years price trend in Downham Old Town
In the PE38 9DS postcode area, located within Downham Market, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.