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Downham Market vs Upwell and Outwell

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Upwell And Outwell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Upwell And Outwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Downham Market edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Downham Market

£294,733

Upwell and Outwell

£265,235

Crime Rate

Downham Market

58.1

Upwell and Outwell

57.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Downham Market

100.0%

Upwell and Outwell

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Downham Market

379.1

Upwell and Outwell

265.9

EPC Rating

Downham Market

69.9

Upwell and Outwell

70.8

Median Income

Downham Market

£31,632

Upwell and Outwell

£30,894

At £265,235, Upwell And Outwell undercuts Downham Market (£294,733) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Downham Market is a flat at £126,659, while in Upwell And Outwell it is a flat at £47,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 169% pricier in Downham Market (£126,659 vs £47,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Downham Market prices grew faster — 51% vs 42%.

Upwell And Outwell has a crime rate of 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Downham Market at 58.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Downham Market is violent-crime, while in Upwell And Outwell it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Downham Market, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Upwell And Outwell, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Downham Market School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Upwell and Outwell School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricDownham MarketUpwell and Outwell
Total Schools32
Primary22
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Downham Market averages 379.1 Mbps – ahead of Upwell And Outwell's 265.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Downham Market and 84.4% in Upwell And Outwell. Gigabit availability stands at 72.4% in Downham Market and 46.7% in Upwell And Outwell.

Downham Market is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (379 vs 266 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Upwell And Outwell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Downham Market averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,302 in Downham Market and £1,233 in Upwell And Outwell. 59.4% of homes in Downham Market have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Upwell And Outwell.

Upwell And Outwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,632 in Downham Market and £30,894.3 in Upwell And Outwell. The median age is 46.4 in Downham Market and 46.9 in Upwell And Outwell. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Downham Market versus 67.8% in Upwell And Outwell. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Downham Market and 55.5% in Upwell And Outwell.

IndicatorDownham MarketUpwell and Outwell
Population11,3493,664
Median Age46.446.9
Median Household Income£31,632£30,894.3
Employment Rate58.2%55.5%
Owner Occupied67.5%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified29.1%20.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Downham Market and Upwell And Outwell?
Downham Market and Upwell And Outwell are approximately 6.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Downham Market or Upwell And Outwell?
Upwell And Outwell is cheaper, with an average house price of £265,235.
Is Downham Market or Upwell And Outwell safer?
Upwell And Outwell has the lower crime rate at 57.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Downham Market or Upwell And Outwell?
Downham Market has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Downham Market or Upwell And Outwell?
Downham Market has faster average broadband at 379.1 Mbps.

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