PE38 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the PE38 postcode district in East Cambridgeshire. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
East Cambridgeshire · 2026-05 (UK HPI)
Land Registry Price Paid
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about PE38
The average home across East Cambridgeshire is worth about £347,020 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 5.6% over the last year.
Of 355 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in PE38, band D is the most common, and 79.2% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 180 crimes around the centre of PE38 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (63).
There are 1 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of PE38 in East Cambridgeshire, including Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School.
The district covers the Denver, Downham Old Town, East Downham, Feltwell ward areas.
Sample of 355 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in PE38, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +5.6% over the last year in East Cambridgeshire.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.
Primary
- Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi
- Nelson AcademyNot rated · 1.2 mi
- Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary SchoolNot rated · 1.3 mi
- Hilgay Riverside AcademyGood · 2.2 mi
- Wimbotsham and Stow AcademyNot rated · 2.2 mi
Secondary
- Downham Market AcademyGood · 1.2 mi
- Orchard Manor SchoolNot rated · 2.8 mi
Denver · Downham Old Town · East Downham · Feltwell · Littleport · Methwold · North Downham · South Downham · Upwell & Delph
Common questions about PE38
What is the average house price in PE38?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in East Cambridgeshire at £347,020 as of 2026-05.
How much does each property type cost in PE38?
Detached £494,976, semi-detached £330,450, terraced £275,866, flats £171,247, based on the UK House Price Index for East Cambridgeshire.
Is PE38 a safe area?
Police recorded 180 crimes near the centre of PE38 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 63 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in PE38 usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 355 certificates from PE38, with 79.2% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near PE38?
1 schools within a mile of the PE38 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Downham Market Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this PE38 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.