Postcode PE38 9LJ is located in an urban city, within the East Downham ward of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Downham Market area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.4 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 1.1 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 moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,107 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Downham Market has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 9LJ.
Downham Market near PE38 9LJ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Howdale | Small | Walking directions to The Howdale |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in East Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £347,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £239,250 |
| Terraced | 3 | £189,995 |
10 year median price trend in East Downham
In the PE38 9LJ postcode area, located within Downham Market, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE38 9LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE38 9FG | Walking directions to Londis |
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.