Postcode PE38 9LQ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.2 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 0.6 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 18,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Downham Market has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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 9LQ.
Downham Market near PE38 9LQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Downham Market | N/A | Walking directions to Downham Market |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Howdale | Small | Walking directions to The Howdale |
Based on 44 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 | 11 | £470,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £136,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £216,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Downham Old Town
In the PE38 9LQ postcode area, located within Downham Market, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE38 9LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lynn Road Stores | Lynn Road, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE38 9NP | Walking directions to Lynn Road Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 6 Wales Court, Downham Market, PE38 9JZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | London Road, Downham Market, PE38 9AW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Love Downham | 27-29 Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DW | Walking directions to Love Downham |
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: 01/12/2025.