South Downham
Ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.597, 0.375 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 60 02 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 (Downham Market) |
South Downham is an electoral ward covering the southern part of Downham Market in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England. It sits on the edge of the Fens close to the River Great Ouse and main road links such as the A10, so the ward combines suburban housing with surrounding agricultural fenland.
The area draws on Downham Market's market‑town heritage and Victorian railway connections, with local shops, schools and community groups supporting a mix of commuters and farming families; agriculture and local services remain important to the local economy. Community life tends to centre on market days, sports clubs and village events, while nearby centres such as King's Lynn add wider shopping and historic attractions to the neighbourhood’s quietly traditional Norfolk character.
Postcode districts covering South Downham
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Wisbech 9.9 miles16 km
- Thetford 20.1 miles32.3 km
- March 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Newmarket 24 miles38.7 km
- Ely 14.3 miles23 km
- Mildenhall 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Whittlesey 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Downham Market 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Chatteris 16.9 miles27.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Downham Old Town Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Downham Market Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Denver Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- East Downham Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- North Downham Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Downham West Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Stow Bardolph Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ryston Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Wimbotsham Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Fordham Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Barroway Drove Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Stow Bridge Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in South Downham
PE38 9TN, PE38 9WL, PE38 9SB, PE38 0QR, PE38 9AZ, PE38 9SF, PE38 9BD, PE38 9RU, PE38 9RP … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 38.5 miles61.9 km
- Stansted Airport 49.6 miles79.8 km
- Downham Market Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Watlington Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
Hotels near South Downham Ad
- Crown Lodge Hotel 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 13 miles20.9 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Sandringham House Estate 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 19 miles30.6 km
- Saham Wood Forest 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Elveden Hall Estate 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 19.5 miles31.4 km