Downham Market vs Upwell and Outwell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandUpwell 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf 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.
| Metric | Downham Market | Upwell and Outwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Downham Market | Upwell and Outwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,349 | 3,664 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,632 | £30,894.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.1% | 20.8% |
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