Railway Road, Downham Market
House prices, sold prices and local information for PE38 9EB, PE38 9DX, PE38 9EL.
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At a glance
35 property sales on Railway Road, Downham Market have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 21 Aug 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £224,154. Average sale prices rose from £134,498 in 2016 to £162,667 in 2025 (+21%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 10 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 10 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 37% semi-detached, 34% terraced, 20% detached. Recorded sale prices on Railway Road range from £97,500 to £785,000. 93% of homes sold here were freehold and 7% leasehold.
House prices on Railway Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Railway 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
Tenure: 93% freehold and 7% leasehold across 42 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 13 | £224,154 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Terraced | 12 | £174,541 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Detached | 7 | £424,571 | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Flat | 3 | £106,833 | 23 May 2025 |
Sold prices on Railway Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 18 Feb 2026 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Railway Road PE38 9DX | 21 Aug 2025 | £176,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Railway Road PE38 9EL | 31 Jul 2025 | £197,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 50C, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 23 May 2025 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 56, Railway Road PE38 9EL | 16 Dec 2024 | £168,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 5 Nov 2024 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 31 Oct 2024 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 65A, Railway Road PE38 9EL | 17 Apr 2024 | £20,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 91, Railway Road PE38 9EL | 30 Jan 2024 | £300,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 1, Gately Cottage, Railway Road PE38 9EW | 1 Dec 2023 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| New Maltings Bungalow, Railway Road PE38 9EW | 16 Jun 2023 | £133,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Railway Road PE38 9DX | 20 May 2022 | £630,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 50C, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 19 Nov 2021 | £108,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, Railway Road PE38 9DX | 13 Oct 2021 | £105,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 33, Railway Road PE38 9DX | 8 Oct 2021 | £145,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 34, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 28 Sep 2021 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Railway Road PE38 9DX | 27 Sep 2021 | £132,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 9 Sep 2021 | £372,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 16 Aug 2021 | £785,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 56, Railway Road PE38 9EL | 19 Feb 2021 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2A, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 30 Nov 2020 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 23 Nov 2020 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 5 Aug 2020 | £248,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Granary, Dial House, 12A, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 24 Jul 2020 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, Railway Road PE38 9DX | 16 Apr 2020 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 14 Jan 2020 | £184,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Railway Road PE38 9DX | 16 Aug 2019 | £334,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Railway Road PE38 9DX | 12 Jun 2019 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 4 Mar 2019 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Gately Cottage, Railway Road PE38 9EW | 23 Nov 2018 | £176,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Railway Road PE38 9DX | 9 Aug 2018 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 50C, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 14 Feb 2018 | £97,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 62, Railway Road PE38 9EL | 20 Dec 2017 | £267,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Railway Road PE38 9DX | 15 Sep 2017 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 21 Aug 2017 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 20 Mar 2017 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40B, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 3 Mar 2017 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Dial Cottage, 12C, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 17 Feb 2017 | £165,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Gately Cottage, Railway Road PE38 9EW | 12 Jan 2017 | £147,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40A, Railway Road PE38 9EB | 14 Oct 2016 | £114,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Railway Road PE38 9EL | 3 May 2016 | £154,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Railway Road PE38 9DX | 31 Mar 2016 | £95,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Railway Road | £195,000 (Mar 2019) → £385,000 (Feb 2026) | +97% over 7 yrs |
| 33, Railway Road | £145,000 (Oct 2021) → £176,000 (Aug 2025) | +21% over 4 yrs |
| 54, Railway Road | £154,995 (May 2016) → £197,000 (Jul 2025) | +27% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 1, 50C, Railway Road | £97,500 (Feb 2018) → £108,000 (Nov 2021) → £115,000 (May 2025) | +18% over 7 yrs |
| 56, Railway Road | £150,000 (Feb 2021) → £168,000 (Dec 2024) | +12% over 4 yrs |
| 6, Railway Road | £190,000 (Nov 2020) → £240,000 (Oct 2024) | +26% over 4 yrs |
| 1, Gately Cottage, Railway Road | £147,500 (Jan 2017) → £176,500 (Nov 2018) → £255,000 (Dec 2023) | +73% over 7 yrs |
| 37, Railway Road | £95,000 (Mar 2016) → £105,000 (Oct 2021) | +11% over 6 yrs |
| 2, Railway Road | £240,000 (Mar 2017) → £248,000 (Aug 2020) | +3% over 3 yrs |
| 9, Railway Road | £275,000 (Sep 2017) → £285,000 (Jun 2019) | +4% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Railway Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Academy 386 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Downham Market Academy 1,329 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School 404 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School 108 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Wimbotsham and Stow Academy 106 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Orchard Manor School 26 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 2.1 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 0.2 mi · 3 min walk
- Watlington station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Hollies Surgery
Paradise Road, Downham Market · 0.2 mi - Bridge Street Surgery
30-32 Bridge Street, Downham Market · 0.3 mi - Howdale Surgery
48 Howdale Road, Downham Market · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Downham Market · 0.3 mi
- Iceland Iceland Downham Market · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Tesco Downham Market Superstore · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Bexwell Road · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Willows Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Wtl Dental Ltd · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 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+) | 94% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 94% | 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 Railway Road
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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