Postcode PE38 9QS 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Howdale.
Downham Market has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,103 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Downham Market has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.7% 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 9QS.
Downham Market near PE38 9QS 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 no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE38 9QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2026 | 1, Milton Way, Downham Market, PE38 9QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 5, Rubens Way, Downham Market, PE38 9LB | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 99, Civray Avenue, Downham Market, PE38 9QP | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 78, Civray Avenue, Downham Market, PE38 9QP | Detached | Freehold | £403,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 48, Lancaster Crescent, Downham Market, PE38 9QL | Terraced | Freehold | £162,500 |
In the PE38 9QS postcode area, located within Downham Market, there are 3 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 | 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. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE38 9QS
| 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 | Londis | 222-224 Broomhill, Downham Market, PE38 9QY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 9QS, 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 9QS records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around PE38 9QS in East Downham is £306,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to PE38 9QS, 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.
PE38 9QS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,103 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 9QS is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josie Ratcliffe (Liberal Democrats).