PE37 7BB 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 7BB is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.4% 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 7BB are sourced from Output Area E00187941 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYNN ROAD, PE37 7BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNN ROAD, PE37 7BB.
447
38
£ 37,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE37 7BB 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE37 7BB spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE37 7BB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 115,000
19 sales · Mean £ 121,394
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE37 7BB has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Swaffham CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.6 km
- The Station Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
- The White Hart0.7 km
- Horse & Groom0.3 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- J & D Papworth Farms0.6 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Sue's News0.6 km
- Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support0.5 km
- + 8 more
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 Place18.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE377BB · Data under Open Government Licence