High Street, Downham Market
House prices, sold prices and local information for PE38 9DA, PE38 9DB, PE38 9HF.
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At a glance
8 property sales on High Street, Downham Market have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 19 Oct 2020. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £105,292. Average sale prices fell from £132,167 in 2016 to £118,500 in 2020 (-10%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 75% flat, 13% detached, 13% terraced. Recorded sale prices on High Street range from £75,750 to £190,000. 59% of homes sold here were freehold and 41% leasehold.
House prices on High Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. High Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PE38 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 59% freehold and 41% leasehold across 22 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 6 | £105,292 | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Detached | 1 | £172,500 | 17 Aug 2016 |
| Terraced | 1 | £190,000 | 5 Nov 2018 |
Sold prices on High Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Flat, 26, High Street PE38 9HH | 2 May 2025 | £350,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 9, High Street PE38 9DA | 19 Nov 2024 | £85,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 35, High Street PE38 9HF | 3 May 2024 | £380,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 10 - 12, High Street PE38 9DB | 7 Mar 2024 | £1,750,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 14, High Street PE38 9DB | 27 Oct 2022 | £140,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 24, High Street PE38 9DB | 10 Oct 2022 | £440,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 1B, High Street PE38 9DA | 2 Sep 2021 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2A, High Street PE38 9DB | 29 Apr 2021 | £97,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Castle Hotel, High Street PE38 9HF | 3 Mar 2021 | £425,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 3A, High Street PE38 9DA | 19 Oct 2020 | £142,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1B, High Street PE38 9DA | 27 Mar 2020 | £95,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 45, High Street PE38 9HF | 10 Jan 2020 | £196,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 40A, High Street PE38 9HH | 5 Nov 2018 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 35, High Street PE38 9HF | 6 Jul 2018 | £75,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, High Street PE38 9DB | 6 Apr 2018 | £105,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 1, High Street PE38 9DA | 28 Nov 2017 | £465,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 1A, Rampant Horse House, High Street PE38 9DA | 15 Mar 2017 | £95,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, High Street PE38 9DB | 14 Mar 2017 | £70,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 52, High Street PE38 9HH | 7 Mar 2017 | £210,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 3A, High Street PE38 9DA | 16 Dec 2016 | £119,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, High Street PE38 9DA | 17 Aug 2016 | £172,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37A, High Street PE38 9HF | 5 Feb 2016 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1B, High Street | £95,000 (Mar 2020) → £115,000 (Sep 2021) | +21% over 1 yr |
| 3A, High Street | £119,000 (Dec 2016) → £142,000 (Oct 2020) | +19% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near High Street
Crime
48 crimes were reported within about a mile of High Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
High Street is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- 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 High Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Academy 386 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Downham Market Academy 1,329 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School 404 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School 108 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Wimbotsham and Stow Academy 106 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Orchard Manor School 26 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 1.9 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Downham Market station 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
- Watlington station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bridge Street Surgery
30-32 Bridge Street, Downham Market · 0.1 mi - The Hollies Surgery
Paradise Road, Downham Market · 0.2 mi - Howdale Surgery
48 Howdale Road, Downham Market · 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Downham Market · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Tesco Downham Market Superstore · 0.1 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Downham Market · 0.1 mi
- Lidl Lidl Bexwell Road · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.0 mi
- Willows Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Wtl Dental Ltd · 0.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 45.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 35.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 987 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,129 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 66% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 77% | 92% |
Share of homes across King's Lynn and West Norfolk with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around High Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 95.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 39.5% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 52.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 89.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.6% | 10.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 23.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 15.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.3% | 16.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.9% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 41.7% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 36.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.1% | 41.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.8% | 15% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.5% | 30.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.6% | 13.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk.
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