PE37 7BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Swaffham in Swaffham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Swaffham ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
Within the PE37 district, this postcode is characterised by a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE37 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00134453 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE37 7BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE37 7BW.
361
52
£ 37,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE37 7BW 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
No single demographic signal dominates PE37 7BW — age 52, 65% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE37 7BW. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE37 7BW is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Swaffham CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Swaffham Community Hospital0.6 km
- The Teapot Cafe0.2 km
- Dominos0.3 km
- Indian Summer0.5 km
- Margaret's Tea & Play0.3 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- John's Mr Chips0.1 km
- Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.3 km
- Beijing Diner0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.1 km
- The Station Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
- The White Hart0.0 km
- Horse & Groom0.5 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- J & D Papworth Farms0.2 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Sue's News0.2 km
- Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place17.9 km
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Postcode Profile: PE377BW · Data under Open Government Licence