Farthing Road, Downham Market
House prices, sold prices and local information for PE38 0AF.
At a glance
8 property sales on Farthing Road, Downham Market have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 13 Aug 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £201,875. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Farthing Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Farthing Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PE38 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £201,875 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Terraced | 2 | £390,000 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Detached | 2 | £545,325 | 12 Jul 2024 |
Sold prices on Farthing Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 - 18, Farthing Road PE38 0AF | 13 Aug 2024 | £445,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Coin House, Farthing Road PE38 0AF | 12 Jul 2024 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Farthing Road PE38 0AF | 20 Dec 2023 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Fen View, Farthing Road PE38 0AF | 21 Dec 2022 | £490,650 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Farthing Road PE38 0AF | 11 Nov 2022 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17 - 18, Farthing Road PE38 0AF | 24 Aug 2020 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Farthing Road PE38 0AF | 16 Dec 2019 | £187,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Farthing Road PE38 0AF | 23 Nov 2018 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 - 18, Farthing Road | £335,000 (Aug 2020) → £445,000 (Aug 2024) | +33% over 4 yrs |
| 7, Farthing Road | £200,000 (Nov 2018) → £260,000 (Nov 2022) | +30% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Farthing Road
Crime
24 crimes were reported within about a mile of Farthing Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Farthing Road is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal River Great Ouse west bank breach at Wiggenhall St Mary The Virgin, Tilney Fen End and Outwell Flood alert area
- Tidal River Great Ouse west bank breach at Nordelph, Barroway Drive and Stow Bridge Flood alert area
- Tidal River Great Ouse east bank breach at Downham Market Flood alert area
- Tidal River Great Ouse from Denver to south of King's Lynn in Norfolk Flood alert area
- River Wissey in Norfolk Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Farthing Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Academy 386 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School 108 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Downham Market Academy 1,329 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School 404 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Wimbotsham and Stow Academy 106 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Orchard Manor School 26 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 2.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Downham Market station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Hollies Surgery
Paradise Road, Downham Market · 0.9 mi - Bridge Street Surgery
30-32 Bridge Street, Downham Market · 0.9 mi - Howdale Surgery
48 Howdale Road, Downham Market · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 694 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,681 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 88% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 88% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 88% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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