Postcode PE38 9JL 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 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Downham Market is £42,902 per year. The nearest station is Downham Market located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 79.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE38 9JL.
Downham Market near PE38 9JL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Downham Market | N/A | Walking directions to Downham Market |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £186,250 in Downham Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £129,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £216,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Downham Old Town
In the PE38 9JL postcode area, located within Downham Market, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE38 9JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | KP & Sons | 66 Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DJ | Walking directions to KP & Sons |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Love Downham | 27-29 Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DW | Walking directions to Love Downham |
| 0.3 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.