Bennett Street is in Downham Market and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE38 9EE is located in the Downham Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bennett Street, Downham Market, PE38 9EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE38 9EG, PE38 9EJ, PE38 9EH, PE38 9EN, PE38 9BT, PE38 9EL, PE38 9FE, PE38 9BS, PE38 9EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE38 9EE is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 45.4% | -8.9% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 45.7% | 54.6% | 8.9% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 40% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 30.5% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 18.9% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 19.3% | 5.3% | -14.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 33.9% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 40.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 19.3% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 27.8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 16.5% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 10.3% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 25.8% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 97.2% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 90.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 90.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 31.5% | 13.5% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bennett Street was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% lower than the Downham Old Town average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Bennett Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Downham Old Town and the 220th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Bennett Street, Downham Market, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-05-29 | £165,753 |
| 3 Bennett Street, Downham Market, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-07-28 | £194,429 |
| 3 Bennett Street, Downham Market, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2015-10-09 | £179,148 |
| 15 Bennett Street, Downham Market, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2011-12-20 | £118,599 |
| 3 Rushmeadow Crescent, Downham Market, Norfolk Terraced, a newly built property | £72,000 | 2011-06-24 | £127,911 |
| Full-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Academy Nursery Road , PE38 9PF | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School Hillcrest , Bexwell Road PE38 9ND | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School 19 Ryston Road , Denver PE38 0DP | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbotsham and Stow Academy Chapel Lane , Wimbotsham PE34 3QH | 3out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Market Academy Bexwell Road , PE38 9LL | 1out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Preparatory School and Montessori Nursery The Old Rectory , Stow Bardolph PE34 3HT | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform One Café And Takeaway | Downham Market Railway Station, Railway Road | 149 yd | |
| DMDH Cafe | The Dial House, 12 Railway Road | 217 yd | |
| Downham Youth Centre | Swan Youth Opportunities Project, Paradise Road | 530 yd | |
| Phansa Thai Restaurant | Phansa Thai, 51 Bridge Street | 564 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 69 Bridge Street, Downham Market | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Hotel | 12 Bridge Street, Downham Market | 581 yd | |
| Downham & Clackclose Conservative Club | Eagle House, 18 - 20 Bridge Street | 581 yd | |
| The Whalebone | 58 Bridge Street, Downham Market | 682 yd | |
| Live & Let Live Public House | 22 London Road, Downham Market | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ho Wong | 70 Bridge Street, Downham Market | 500 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 55 Bridge Street, Downham Market | 581 yd | |
| Subway | 24 High Street, Downham Market | 806 yd | |
| Direct Pizza Company | 16 High Street, Downham Market | 810 yd | |
| Tasty House | 49 High Street, Downham Market | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Bridge Street, Downham Market | 682 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 6 Wales Court, Downham Market | 781 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, London Road | 907 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.