Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

OAKLEIGH DRIVE, PE37 7AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLEIGH DRIVE, PE37 7AJ.

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Population

134

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Avg Age

66

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

23%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE37 7AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PE37 7AJ is a settled retirement community — average age 66, 89% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 3.8% year-on-year.

home £286,388 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE37 7AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakleigh Drive, 0.6km from Ash Close in Swaffham. Administratively it sits within Swaffham ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, PE37 7AJ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 66 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 3.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PE37 7AJ are sourced from Output Area E00187900 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE37 7AJ. The average age is 66.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

23%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 246,666

Semi-Detached

£ 270,500

2 sales · Mean £ 270,500

Detached

£ 276,500

12 sales · Mean £ 273,916

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PE37 7AJ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

104 pupils0.8 km
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Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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The Nicholas Hamond Academy

Good652 pupils1.5 km
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Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

Good222 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Swaffham Community Hospital0.8 km
  • The Teapot Cafe0.7 km
  • Dominos0.7 km
  • Indian Summer0.6 km
  • Margaret's Tea & Play0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • John's Mr Chips0.7 km
  • Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.6 km
  • Beijing Diner0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.7 km
  • The Station Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
  • The White Hart0.9 km
  • Horse & Groom0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • J & D Papworth Farms0.7 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Sue's News0.7 km
  • Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place18.4 km