Postcode PE38 9PW is located in an urban city, within the North 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 very low crime levels, with around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% 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 North Downham is £255,000 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £223,000 and £318,000. The nearest station is Downham Market, about 0.6 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 22,057 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Downham Market has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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 9PW.
Downham Market near PE38 9PW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £306 per square foot) in North Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £797,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £311,250 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £236,500 | £311 |
| Terraced | 13 | £195,000 | £290 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222,500 | £98,000 | £184,500 | £145,750 |
| 2017 | £230,000 | £93,000 | £193,000 | £167,500 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £117,500 | £185,000 | £160,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £112,500 | £197,500 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £230,000 | — | £197,500 | £183,500 |
| 2021 | £240,000 | £112,000 | £204,000 | £196,250 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £120,000 | £240,000 | £222,500 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £123,385 | £240,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £279,000 | £155,000 | £210,150 | £225,000 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £137,500 | £233,750 | £218,500 |
| 2026 | £318,750 | — | £224,000 | £167,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220 | £189 | £249 | £230 |
| 2017 | £250 | £215 | £230 | £218 |
| 2018 | £237 | £207 | £247 | £244 |
| 2019 | £247 | £201 | £215 | £221 |
| 2020 | £241 | — | £260 | £234 |
| 2021 | £281 | £250 | £271 | £241 |
| 2022 | £322 | £219 | £310 | £262 |
| 2023 | £297 | £223 | £301 | £278 |
| 2024 | £302 | £282 | £331 | £237 |
| 2025 | £339 | £250 | £317 | £247 |
| 2026 | £306 | — | £302 | £270 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE38 9PW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul 2025 | 8, Clackclose Road, Downham Market, PE38 9PA | Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 20, Hawthorn Road, Downham Market, PE38 9PN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £196,500 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 3, Hawthorn Road, Downham Market, PE38 9PN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 10, Cock Drove, Downham Market, PE38 9NS | Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 10, Oakview Drive, Downham Market, PE38 9PB | Detached | Freehold | £348,000 |
In the PE38 9PW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Nelson Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Nov 2016. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Downham Market Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2013. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE38 9PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lynn Road Stores | Lynn Road, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE38 9NP | Walking directions to Lynn Road Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE38 9PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Bullen
North Downham - Elected 4 May 2023
Terry Jermy
South West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE38 9PW records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 public order.
The median sale price around PE38 9PW in North Downham is £255,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to PE38 9PW, including Nelson Academy (Good), Downham Market Academy (Good) and Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PE38 9PW is Downham Market, about 1,019 m away.
PE38 9PW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,057 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 9PW is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Bullen (Independent).