King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England, England
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PE38 9AX postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 81.3%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 13 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 07 Nov 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £175,000Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Nov 2025
- Gigabit availability 81.3%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 13 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Nov 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 81.3%, with 81.3% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
8 within 400mPE38 9AX links 8 transport stops within 400m and 35 within 800m. 8 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Ryston Close (BCT) at about 250m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Downham Market Rail Station at about 1,101m.
Local business
82 within 1200mPE38 9AX currently links 82 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 27 food and drink, 18 personal services, 9 financial services. The closest mapped place is Live And Let Live at about 195m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,070 online job adverts observedKing's Lynn and West Norfolk local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,269 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched PE38 9AX in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
13 nearby school rows13 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for PE38 9AX. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 13PE38 9AX has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 13 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 174, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 47 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£175,000
Strong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Nov 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of PE38 9AX, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
27 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (13), cafe (8), restaurant (6).
Amenity group
Personal services
18 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (12), beauty (6).
Amenity group
Financial services
9 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by bank (6), atm (3).
Amenity group
Grocery
9 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (3), bakery (2), butcher (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
Live And Let Live
Pub at 22, London Road, Downham Market.
Retail
For Fr*ck's Sake
Clothes at Howdale Road, Downham Market.
Food and drink
Terracotta House
Fast Food at 16, London Road, Downham Market.
Food and drink
Little Chippy
Fast Food at 14, London Road, Downham Market.
Personal services
Kings Downham Market
Hairdresser at 10, London Road, Downham Market.
Personal services
Bilton
Hairdresser at 1, High Street, Downham Market.
Nearby schools
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Primary
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary option in PE38 0DP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Primary option in PE38 9ND. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Hilgay Riverside Academy
Primary option in PE38 0JL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
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Check broadband and mobile
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Check flood risk
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