Postcode Analysis King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England

DOWNHAM ROAD, PE38 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNHAM ROAD, PE38 0DF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

361

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE38 0DF combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£540k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE38 0DF is a safe, established residential area on Downham Road, 0.1km from Denver in Denver. Administratively it sits within Denver ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE38, PE38 0DF offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE38 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00135592 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE38 0DF. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 411,000

8 sales · Mean £ 462,124

Terraced

£ 239,000

3 sales · Mean £ 231,166

Semi-Detached

£ 238,000

1 sales · Mean £ 238,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PE38 0DF has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good103 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Belle Vue Guest House0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bell Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Downham Market2.0 km
  • Watlington9.3 km
  • Littleport14.8 km