Sluice Road Denver, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE38), about 760 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 19050159.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £575,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in King's Lynn and West Norfolk costs £2,430 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 2.3 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sluice Common, is about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Howdale Surgery, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £565,000 | £565,000 | £565,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £366,000 | £366,000 | £366,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £325,000 | £276,000 | £330,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £179,995 | £179,995 | £179,995 |
| 2011 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £318,750 | £280,000 | £357,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £167,950 | £167,950 | £167,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £79,500 | £79,500 | £79,500 |
| 1998 | 3 | £78,500 | £47,000 | £84,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2025 | CARPENTERS LODGE, 76 PE38 0DZ | Other | £290,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 May 2024 | CARPENTERS COTTAGE, 76A PE38 0DZ | Other | £360,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Apr 2021 | THE MULBERRY TREE, 79 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 98 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £565,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 114 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £366,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2017 | THE MULBERRY TREE, 79 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2017 | 110 PE38 0DZ | Other | £525,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Aug 2014 | 98 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2014 | 97 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2014 | 114 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £276,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2013 | 94 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £179,995 | |
| 26 Apr 2011 | 84 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2007 | 92 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2007 | 79 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £357,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2003 | 92 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £167,950 | |
| 11 Jun 1999 | 90 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £79,500 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 97 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £78,500 | |
| 29 Jul 1998 | 77 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £47,000 | |
| 29 Jun 1998 | 79 PE38 0DZ | Detached | £84,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in King's Lynn and West Norfolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,430 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,620 | £1,890 | £2,160 | £2,430 | £2,970 | £3,510 | £4,050 | £4,860 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (36% of about 1,120 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 10 AND 10A, WHIN COMMON ROAD, grade II
- 47 AND 49, WHIN COMMON ROAD, grade II
- MANOR HOUSE FARMHOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 12 m and 15 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE38 0DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE38 0DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Downham Market 441,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Watlington 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Littleport 252,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brady Close Denver | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Downham Market Station Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 62.1 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 78.5 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Howdale Surgery | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wtl Dental LTD | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | North Cambs Hospital | 17.1 km (11 miles) |
| Police station | Downham Market Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Stone Cross Cashzone | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Sluice Common 12 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 770 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Downham Market Allotments 1.1 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site and associated earthwork enclosures 190m south east of Denver Hall, a scheduled monument, 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site and associated earthwork enclosures 190m south east of Denver Hall | Scheduled monument | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Denver Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Gatehouse 20 Metres North of Denver Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Denver Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Common Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Oval Plantation | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Elf Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Relief Channel | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for King's Lynn and West Norfolk: see them on the King's Lynn and West Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Guest House PE38 0DY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2021 |
| The Bell Inn PE38 0DW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Whin Common Road (3); On or near Cow Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 34% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sluice Road · Brady Gardens · Regent Close
All the streets in PE38 and across King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.