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PE38

DOWNHAM MARKET

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

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PE38 is the postcode district for DOWNHAM MARKET, located in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £308,264
1yr change ▼ 16.3%
Crime 87% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£308,264

▼ 16.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% above national avg

Crime Rate

10.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

87% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

300 Mbps

Property Prices in PE38

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PE38 is £308,264, which is 20% below the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in PE38 cost 7.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PE38 have fallen 16.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £343,256 425
Semi-detached £234,223 199
Terraced £211,867 141
Flat £132,575 63
All types £308,264 879

5-Year Price History

£270K £291K £312K £333K £354K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PE38

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 10.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PE38 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PE38

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PE38 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good mi
Nelson Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Southery Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Hilgay Riverside Academy Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,906

Population

62

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PE38 are 300.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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300.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PE38 is collected by East Cambridgeshire. The Band D rate is £2,143/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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PE38 — DOWNHAM MARKET

Area Summary

PE38 (DOWNHAM MARKET) offers property prices near the national average (£308,264), low crime (87% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (300 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PE38 DOWNHAM MARKET

What is the average house price in PE38 DOWNHAM MARKET?
The average house price in PE38 (DOWNHAM MARKET) is £308,264, based on 879 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.3% over the past year.
Is PE38 DOWNHAM MARKET a safe area to live?
Crime in PE38 is significantly below the national average (10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PE38 DOWNHAM MARKET?
The population of PE38 (DOWNHAM MARKET) is approximately 92,906 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PE38?
The average broadband download speed in PE38 is 300 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PE38 DOWNHAM MARKET?
There are 6 schools in or near PE38. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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