West Way, Downham Market, PE38 9SG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE38 9SG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	54.5%	2.4%	51.0%	3.5%
Male	47.9%	45.5%	-2.4%	49.0%	-3.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PE38 9SG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.9%	17.6%	1.7%	37.9%	-20.3%
Married: Opposite sex	60.6%	51.7%	-8.9%	44.2%	7.5%
Separated	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	8.7%	15.1%	6.4%	9.1%	6.0%
Widowed	13.5%	15.6%	2.1%	6.1%	9.5%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	26.7%	26.2%	-0.5%	48.4%	-22.2%
Good health	45.6%	38.9%	-6.7%	33.6%	5.3%
Fair health	19.4%	26.2%	6.8%	12.7%	13.5%
Bad health	6.5%	6.3%	-0.2%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	1.2%	1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around PE38 9SG this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.8%	32.7%	-11.1%	18.2%	14.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	5.9%	-6.6%	9.6%	-3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	18%	3.6%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	8.8%	2.1%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	15.6%	6.5%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	9.1%	15.6%	6.5%	33.8%	-18.2%
Other	4.3%	3.4%	-0.9%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.4%	1.0%
White	100%	97.7%	-2.3%	81.4%	16.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	99.5%	95%	-4.5%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	0.5%	3.2%	2.7%	6.1%	-2.9%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.5%	0.5%	5.6%	-5.1%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	95%	-3.2%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.5%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.4%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.3%	76.7%	-4.4%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
No passport held	25%	13.5%	11.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.3%	37.2%	-11.9%
Christian	67.4%	46.2%	21.2%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Jewish	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is West Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Way was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.7% lower than the Downham Old Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

West Way has the lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Downham Old Town and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PE38 9SG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on West Way are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for King'S Lynn And West Norfolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for West Way, Downham Market, PE38 9SG

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE38 9SG

Average Price
£287,704

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£287,704

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Way

Average Price
£268,388

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£268,388

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 West Way, Downham Market, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£132,000	2009-08-14	£230,015
4 West Way, Downham Market, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2006-04-07	£280,200
1 West Way, Downham Market, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£131,000	2005-04-29	£253,321
4 West Way, Downham Market, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£128,000	2004-08-06	£244,483
2 West Way, Downham Market, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£69,000	1999-01-07	£333,917

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE38 9SG

Employment

PE38 9SG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in PE38 9SG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	45
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Other	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Manufacturing	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Human health and social work activities	7
Education	6
Transport and storage	6
Construction	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Other	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nelson Academy Nursery Road , PE38 9PF	3out of 4	1,185 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School 19 Ryston Road , Denver PE38 0DP	3out of 4	1,270 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School Hillcrest , Bexwell Road PE38 9ND	3out of 4	1,873 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wimbotsham and Stow Academy Chapel Lane , Wimbotsham PE34 3QH	3out of 4	3,106 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hilgay Riverside Academy Church Road , Hilgay PE38 0JL	2out of 4	4,900 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downham Market Academy Bexwell Road , PE38 9LL	1out of 4	1,573 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	4,083 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Discover Downham	The Old Fire Station, 30 Priory Road	644 yd
Dice And Decks Fenland	Discover Downham, The Old Fire Station	651 yd
Bluebells	47 Priory Road, Downham Market	690 yd
Greggs	1-2 Wales Court, Downham Market	737 yd
Anada Cafe	20 Wales Court, Downham Market	737 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Live & Let Live Public House	22 London Road, Downham Market	684 yd
The Crown Hotel	12 Bridge Street, Downham Market	740 yd
Downham & Clackclose Conservative Club	Eagle House, 18 - 20 Bridge Street	740 yd
The Whalebone	58 Bridge Street, Downham Market	817 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Terracotta House	16 London Road, Downham Market	684 yd
Little Chippy	14 London Road, Downham Market	687 yd
Rumbles Fish Bar	55 Bridge Street, Downham Market	740 yd
New Ho Wong	70 Bridge Street, Downham Market	772 yd
Spice Hut	1C High Street, Downham Market	792 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, London Road	684 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	6 Wales Court, Downham Market	737 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Bridge Street, Downham Market	817 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Denver Playing Fields 24A 24A NIGHTINGALE WALK	grass pitches	989 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	51 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	60.68 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	60.68 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.79 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PE38 9SG