Area Analysis Breckland, East of England

PE37 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PE37 postcode area.

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Population

11,817

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,125 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
workEmployment
2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 49, PE37 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £231k. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.

home £231,088 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE37 is a postcode district in Breckland, East of England, covering 398 active and 82 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PE37 (24%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a well-established rural village with a predominantly older farming community (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PE37 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PE37 are around £231k, down 6.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PE37 at 215 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PE37 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1029
Anti-social behaviour394
Criminal damage and arson245
Shoplifting231
Other theft198

school Local Schools

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Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School

Good205 pupils
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Necton VA Primary School

Good188 pupils
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The Nicholas Hamond Academy

Good652 pupils
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Highlees Primary School

Good371 pupils
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Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

Good222 pupils
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Ravensthorpe Primary School

Good383 pupils
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

104 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Swaffham Conservative Club
  • Horse & Groom
  • The Blue Lion Pub
  • The Great Danes Country Inn
  • The Red Lion
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Costa Coffee
  • McDonald's Restaurants Limited
  • Avanti Grille
  • Costa Ltd
  • Craigo's Swaffham Raceway
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda
  • Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd
  • Iceland Foods Ltd
  • London Street Stores
  • Tesco
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Beijing Diner
  • Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway
  • John's Mr Chips
  • Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holly Lodge
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Sue's News
  • Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support
  • Swaffham Service Station Ltd
  • Wellbread Bakers
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • + 11 more