Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

LYNN ROAD, PE37 7AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNN ROAD, PE37 7AZ.

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Population

447

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE37 7AZ 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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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE37 7AZ — age 38, 38% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE37 7AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lynn Road, 0.6km from Swaffham in Swaffham. Administratively it sits within Swaffham ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PE37 7AZ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 7AZ are sourced from Output Area E00187941 (shared with 15 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 7AZ. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 115,000

4 sales · Mean £ 113,500

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

PE37 7AZ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting42
Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour4

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 pupils1.0 km
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The Nicholas Hamond Academy

Good652 pupils1.4 km
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Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

Good222 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Swaffham Community Hospital0.8 km
  • The Teapot Cafe0.6 km
  • Dominos0.6 km
  • Indian Summer0.5 km
  • Margaret's Tea & Play0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • John's Mr Chips0.6 km
  • Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
  • Beijing Diner0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.6 km
  • The Station Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
  • The White Hart0.7 km
  • Horse & Groom0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • J & D Papworth Farms0.5 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Sue's News0.5 km
  • Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place18.3 km