Postcode PE38 9LL is located in an urban city, within the East Downham 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 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 East Downham is £306,000 (around £258 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £234,998 and £367,500. The nearest station is Downham Market, about 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Howdale.
Downham Market has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,483 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Downham Market has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.8% 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 9LL.
Downham Market near PE38 9LL 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Downham Market | N/A | Walking directions to Downham Market |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Howdale | Small | Walking directions to The Howdale |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 (about £258 per square foot) in East Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £351,500 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £230,000 | £271 |
| Terraced | 8 | £211,000 | £230 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,000 | £166,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £233,250 | £188,500 | £172,000 |
| 2018 | £232,500 | £180,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £263,000 | £212,000 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £178,750 | £166,000 |
| 2021 | £269,000 | £235,000 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £230,000 | £207,500 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £252,500 | £215,000 |
| 2024 | £326,500 | £220,000 | £231,000 |
| 2025 | £355,000 | £245,000 | £189,995 |
| 2026 | £338,000 | £230,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215 | £184 | £206 |
| 2017 | £207 | £196 | £221 |
| 2018 | £213 | £214 | £194 |
| 2019 | £212 | £219 | £202 |
| 2020 | £234 | £195 | £207 |
| 2021 | £241 | £231 | £202 |
| 2022 | £287 | £267 | £246 |
| 2023 | £260 | £274 | £241 |
| 2024 | £276 | £280 | £260 |
| 2025 | £260 | £270 | £256 |
| 2026 | £279 | £271 | £225 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE38 9LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2026 | 7, Masefield Drive, Downham Market, PE38 9TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 5, Rubens Way, Downham Market, PE38 9LB | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | Croft House, 108, Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 84, Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LH | Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | Tivoli, Stonecross Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LS | Detached | Freehold | £247,500 |
In the PE38 9LL postcode area, located within Downham Market, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Downham Market Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2013. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Nelson Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Nov 2016. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE38 9LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lynn Road Stores | Lynn Road, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE38 9NP | Walking directions to Lynn Road Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Turner Way, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE38 9NW | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Josie Ratcliffe
East Downham - Elected 4 May 2023
Terry Jermy
South West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE38 9LL records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PE38 9LL in East Downham is £306,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to PE38 9LL, including Downham Market Academy (Good), Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School (Good) and Nelson Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PE38 9LL is Downham Market, about 1,558 m away.
PE38 9LL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,483 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 9LL is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josie Ratcliffe (Liberal Democrats).