Downham Market is due south of King's Lynn on the edge of the Fens. It's a small hillside market town dating back to Saxon times, and is one of the oldest in Norfolk. The opening of the railway in 1846 had a far-reaching effect on local trade, but it took until 1992 for the line to be electrified. The current population is 8,000 and hundreds of new houses have been built in recent years.
Houses for sale in Downham Market are a mixture of styles and periods and include two-bedroom bungalows and cottages; Victorian and new-build terraced and semi-detached houses offering three bedrooms; four-bedroom, modern townhouses; detached houses with integral garage, often as part of a new development; and a variety of period properties in rural settings, occasionally Grade II listed.
For details of flats for sale in Downham Market and for all cottages and houses, please contact Downham Market estate agents.
Amenities for property in Downham Market
The big four high street banks all have branches in Downham Market. There are doctors' surgeries in Bridge Street, a Health Centre in Paradise Road, and a Youth Centre in Howdale Road. High street chains are well represented such as Boots and Tesco, and there is a wide choice of independent shops and services including post office, opticians, garden centre, library, and hair & beauty. Every Friday and Saturday there is a market, and on Sunday there are services in the four local churches. Downham Market has two primary schools: Hillcrest and Clack Close; and for older children: Downham Market High School, and Ryston Sixth Form College.
Transport in Downham Market
The railway station in Downham Market is on the Fen Line with services northbound to King's Lynn and southbound to Ely, Cambridge, Stansted Airport; and to stations in Central London. Local buses supply limited services to King's Lynn, Southey, Ely and Wisbech.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Downham Market, which is covered by postcode PE38, you may also like to consider King's Lynn, Thetford, Diss, and Fakenham.
house, 7 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms
Substantial and impressive Grade II listed former rectory set in extensive walled and fully enclosed gardens of approximately 1.7 acres situated in the centre of this popular village.
house, 2 bedrooms
A 2 bedroom property situated within this small, popular cul-de-sac benefitting from 2 parking spaces and an enclosed garden to the rear. Downham Market town centre offers a range of shopping,...
house, 6 bedrooms
Sir Thomas Manby the inventor of the famous Manby Mortar, or Beeches Buoy as it is known, lived at this 300 YEAR OLD 6 BEDROOM PERIOD MANOR HOUSE in this popular West Norfolk Village. It was said...
house, 3 bedrooms
Plot 8 **SHARED EQUITY PRICE BASED ON FULL ASKING PRICE OF 157,995 ON 85% -15% ** Call to see if you qualify 01366 383456
A brand new 3 Bedroom home close to the town centre, spacious
house, 3 bedrooms
Plot 8 A brand new 3 Bedroom home close to the town centre, spacious living/dining room and an en-suite to the master bedroom and enclosed gardens. Call Abbotts today for more details 01366 383456...
house, 3 bedrooms
Plot 6 A brand new three bedroom home on the edge of an already popular new development, offering a well designed lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, cloakroom and enclosed gardens with parking. Contact...
house, 2 bedrooms
Plot 10 **MAKE US AN OFFER**
Enter this property to the entrance hallway having an open plan kitchen, useful guest cloakroom and stairs leading to the first floor. (contd...)
house, 3 bedrooms
Plot 5 & 6 **SHARED EQUITY PRICE BASED ON FULL ASKING PRICE OF 146,995 ON 85% -15% ** Call to see if you qualify 01366 383456
A brand new three bedroom home on the edge of an already
house, 2 bedrooms
Plot 9 & 10 **SHARED EQUITY PRICE BASED ON FULL ASKING PRICE OF 132,995 ON 85% -15% ** Call to see if you qualify 01366 383456
A PERFECT STARTER HOME!!
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house, 4 bedrooms
We are delighted to offer the only Wilson Connelly Shawbury style 4 BEDROOMED DETACHED HOUSE situated close to a small play area which would ideally suit young family. INTERNAL INSPECTION RECOMMENDED.