Postcode PE38 9ED is located in an urban city, within the Downham Old Town area of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Downham Market area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Downham Market is £42,902 per year. The median sale price in Downham Old Town is £190,000 (around £231 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £133,375 and £270,000. The nearest station is Downham Market, about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Downham Market has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,695 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Downham Market has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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 per household in Downham Market is £42,902 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from PE38 9ED.
Downham Market near PE38 9ED 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Downham Market | N/A | Walking directions to Downham Market |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £231 per square foot) in Downham Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £325,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 10 | £224,000 | £249 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £190,000 | £237 |
| Flats | 14 | £124,750 | £207 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £277,498 | £114,500 | £240,000 | £194,000 |
| 2017 | £267,500 | £131,250 | £165,000 | £157,500 |
| 2018 | £372,500 | £119,250 | £192,500 | £163,750 |
| 2019 | £245,000 | £118,000 | £207,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £330,000 | £117,500 | £200,000 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £318,500 | £125,000 | £197,000 | £169,995 |
| 2022 | £276,000 | £125,000 | £230,000 | £219,500 |
| 2023 | £365,000 | £137,500 | £247,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £470,000 | £136,500 | £257,500 | £175,000 |
| 2025 | £355,000 | £127,250 | £190,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £447,500 | £122,000 | £243,000 | £227,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £198 | £178 | £188 |
| 2017 | £236 | £220 | £218 | £219 |
| 2018 | £227 | £232 | £217 | £195 |
| 2019 | £235 | £234 | £196 | £232 |
| 2020 | £224 | £218 | £195 | £207 |
| 2021 | £260 | £206 | £223 | £223 |
| 2022 | £287 | £208 | £250 | £236 |
| 2023 | £276 | £220 | £286 | £222 |
| 2024 | £246 | £248 | £285 | £258 |
| 2025 | £276 | £227 | £248 | £229 |
| 2026 | £219 | £207 | £242 | £251 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE38 9ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 9, Daisy Lane, Downham Market, PE38 9ES | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 11, Daisy Lane, Downham Market, PE38 9ES | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 7, Heather Court, Downham Market, PE38 9EY | Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 14, Primrose Avenue, Downham Market, PE38 9EU | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 52, Primrose Avenue, Downham Market, PE38 9EU | Detached | Freehold | £292,000 |
In the PE38 9ED postcode area, located within Downham Market, there are 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Nelson Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Nov 2016. | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Downham Market Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE38 9ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | KP & Sons | 66 Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DJ | Walking directions to KP & Sons |
| 0.4 mi | Love Downham | 27-29 Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DW | Walking directions to Love Downham |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 6 Wales Court, Downham Market, PE38 9JZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | London Road, Downham Market, PE38 9AW | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 9ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joshua Osborne
Downham Old Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Terry Jermy
South West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE38 9ED records about 33 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PE38 9ED in Downham Old Town is £190,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to PE38 9ED, including Nelson Academy (Good) and Downham Market Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PE38 9ED is Downham Market, about 265 m away.
PE38 9ED scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,695 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 9ED is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joshua Osborne (Labour Party).