Merlin Way, Downham Market
House prices, sold prices and local information for PE38 9FJ.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Merlin Way, Downham Market have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2024. The most recent sale was on 30 Sep 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £311,500. Average sale prices rose from £306,333 in 2024 to £325,542 in 2025 (+6%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 67% semi-detached, 33% detached. Recorded sale prices on Merlin Way range from £285,000 to £355,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Merlin Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merlin Way 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £311,500 | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Detached | 3 | £334,417 | 30 Sep 2025 |
Sold prices on Merlin Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33, Merlin Way PE38 9FJ | 30 Sep 2025 | £318,250 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Merlin Way PE38 9FJ | 29 Aug 2025 | £290,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Merlin Way PE38 9FJ | 31 Jul 2025 | £340,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Merlin Way PE38 9FJ | 30 May 2025 | £355,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Merlin Way PE38 9FJ | 22 May 2025 | £330,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Merlin Way PE38 9FJ | 30 Apr 2025 | £320,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Merlin Way PE38 9FJ | 15 Nov 2024 | £330,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Merlin Way PE38 9FJ | 31 Oct 2024 | £304,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Merlin Way PE38 9FJ | 30 Sep 2024 | £285,000 | Semi-detached New build | 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.
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Schools near Merlin Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbotsham and Stow Academy 106 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School 404 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Downham Market Academy 1,329 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Nelson Academy 386 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Orchard Manor School 26 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School 108 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 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 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Watlington station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min walk
GP surgeries
- Howdale Surgery
48 Howdale Road, Downham Market · 0.9 mi - Bridge Street Surgery
30-32 Bridge Street, Downham Market · 1.0 mi - The Hollies Surgery
Paradise Road, Downham Market · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Bexwell Road · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Downham Market · 1.0 mi
- Iceland Iceland Downham Market · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Tesco Downham Market Superstore · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 1.0 mi
- Willows Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Wtl Dental Ltd · 1.1 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 5 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,150 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,599 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 30% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 30% | 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 Merlin Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 95.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.2% | 52.4% |
| No religion | 38.6% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 89.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 5% | 10.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 23.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.2% | 16.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 15.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 41.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 36.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 37.5% | 41.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.3% | 30.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.5% | 13.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.7% | 15% |
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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