Overview for Whittome Mill, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 0LB

Introduction

Downham Market, sometimes simply referred to as Downham, is a market town and civil parish in Norfolk, England. It lies on the edge of the Fens, on the River Great Ouse, approximately 11 miles south of King's Lynn, 39 miles west of Norwich and 30 miles north of Cambridge.

The civil parish has an area of 5.2 km² and in the 2011 census had a population of 9,994 in 4,637 households.

It was an agricultural centre, developing as a market for the produce of the Fens with a bridge across the Ouse. During the Middle Ages, it was famed for its butter market and also hosted a notable horse fair. The market is now held Fridays and Saturdays.

Notable buildings in the town include its medieval parish church, dedicated to St Edmund, and the Victorian clock tower, constructed in 1878. The town is also known as the place where Charles I hid after the Battle of Naseby. In 2004 the town completed a regeneration project on the Market Place, moving the market to the town hall car park. The decorative town sign depicts the crown and arrows of St Edmund with horses to show the importance of the horse fairs in the town's history.

A heritage centre, Discover Downham, opened in a former fire station in 2016. The town is twinned with Civray, Vienne, France.

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Summary for Whittome Mill, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 0LB

East of England
This postcode is in the parish of
Hilgay
in
Denver
within
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
in
Norfolk
Rural/Urban
Village   ?

Roadworks near PE38 0LB

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
2
In Progress
9
Completed
1
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near PE38 0LB

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Whittome Mill, PE38 0LB that have been reported to Norfolk Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near PE38 0LB

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Police

This area is policed by Norfolk Constabulary.

Norfolk Constabulary split their policing area into 49 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Downham Market neighbourhood.

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Downham Market Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
54
Dec 2023
77
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
12
Dec 2023
10
Other Theft
Jan 2024
11
Dec 2023
11

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.

South West Norfolk is a constituency in the East of England region of England. The seat has been held by Elizabeth Truss (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Whittome Mill, PE38 0LB

5 WHITTOME MILL, PE38 0LB
5 Jan 2022
£379,000
4 WHITTOME MILL, PE38 0LB
20 Jul 2021
£310,000
4 WHITTOME MILL, PE38 0LB
29 Jan 2021
£290,000
2 WHITTOME MILL, PE38 0LB
3 Jul 2020
£337,500

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for PE38 0LB

Latitude
52.561426
Longitude
0.388411

Residents at PE38 0LB

Households
9
Male
8
Female
15
People per Household
2.56

Sunrise and Sunset at PE38 0LB

Sunrise
05:38
Sunset
18:27

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

PE38 0LB is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear10.04%
Cloudy61.85%
Rain9.51%
Windy18.60%
Other0.00%

Population

King's Lynn and West Norfolk
152,000

Deprivation Index

44.1 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at PE38 0LB

Active
2
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for PE38 0LB

Introduced
1 Feb 1990

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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