Welcome to
Downham Market

With a population of just over 11,000 people, Downham Market is a thriving quintessential market town. In Norfolk, just on the edge of the Fens, it boosts stunning architecture and a rich history dating back to the Dark Ages. Named by The Times as one of the country’s best places to live back in 2013, it remains a popular destination.

Our Morris Armitage Downham Market branch first opened in the summer of 2002 and has an excellent presence in the heart of the town. Having been part of the landscape for 20 years, we are an established, renowned, reputable estate agent and benefit from the experience this brings.

We understand the local area like no one else and are the first port of call for those looking to sell, as well as rent or buy in the area. Offering professional photography, floorplans and virtual property tours as standard we can really give your property the ‘WOW’ factor!

Living in Downham Market

Based on the edge of the Fens, and the River Ouse, Downham Market is ideally located to enjoy the fantastic Norfolk countryside. If preferring to stay in town the leisure centre, library, monthly cinema and various sporting clubs all offer activities to enjoy.

There is a fine selection of pubs, cafes, and restaurants to enjoy.

The high street has a mixture of national chains and local independents meeting all your needs. The market is held twice a week with local produce, fruit and veg and more. 

Downham Market is 11 miles south of King's Lynn, 39 miles west of Norwich and 30 miles north of Cambridge.

The train station, complete with the benefit of a pub in the Victorian station, allows easy commuting by train. Trains run regularly to Kings Lynn taking 15 minutes, Cambridge 40 minutes and London can take as little as 1hr 30.

Downham Market Academy, rated Good by OFSTED, is the town centre senior school offering state education from 11 – 16 years, with a dedicated Sixth Form. There are a couple of primary schools in the town. Our local knowledge means we are well placed to help with more information should you need to consider schooling in your house move.
Downham Market Building

Buying or Renting in Downham Market

There is a range of properties in Downham Market. From the traditional carrstone and white brick market square surroundings to Georgian, Victorian and new build. Whether you are looking for a thatched cottage on the outskirts of town or a flat in the centre, we can help. 

Our local knowledge means we can advise on school catchment areas, commuting convenience, and access to local amenities when narrowing down your search to a specific area of Downham Market.

Rightmove latest figures, in, June 2024, state properties in Downham Market had an overall average price of £261,282 over the last year. 

Meet our Downham Market Team

Convenient located at our office in the centre of town and always happy to help.

James Armitage - Morris Armitage Downham Market

James Armitage

Founder / Director

View Details

James Armitage

Founder / Director

Lee Vice - Morris Armitage Downham Market

Lee Vice

Senior Negotiator / Valuer (Sales)

View Details

Lee Vice

Senior Negotiator / Valuer (Sales)

Ben Wuttke – Morris Armitage Downham Market

Ben Wuttke

Senior Negotiator / Valuer (Sales)

View Details

Ben Wuttke

Senior Negotiator / Valuer (Sales)

Vicky Freestone

Senior Negotiator (Sales)

View Details

Vicky Freestone

Senior Negotiator (Sales)

Karen Robertson

Senior Negotiator / Progressor (Sales)

View Details

Karen Robertson

Senior Negotiator / Progressor (Sales)

Frankie Wilkinson-List - Morris Armitage Downham Market

Frankie Wilkinson-List

Lettings Manager

View Details

Frankie Wilkinson-List

Lettings Manager

Natasha Balfe - Senior Negotiator (Lettings)

Natasha Balfe

Senior Negotiator (Lettings)

View Details

Natasha Balfe

Senior Negotiator (Lettings)

Sarah Langley

Group Administrator

View Details

Sarah Langley

Group Administrator

Looking for information about our property sales service?

Looking for our lettings and property management service?

Hear From Our Satisfied Clients

Contact our Downham Market Branch

36 High Street,
Downham Market,
Norfolk,
PE38 9HH

Morris Armitage DMKT Ltd. Registered in England & Wales company number 05974864

Morris Armitage DMKT (Rentals) Ltd. Registered in England & Wales company number 08247450

Contact Us

Contact - General