Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

LONDON STREET, PE37 7DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON STREET, PE37 7DJ.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE37 7DJ 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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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PE37 7DJ is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 70% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 51.6% year-on-year.

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

PE37 7DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on London Street, 0.5km from Swaffham in Swaffham. Administratively it sits within Swaffham ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 51.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE37 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00134454 (shared with 17 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 7DJ. The average age is 58.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 132,125

2 sales · Mean £ 132,125

Detached

£ 333,750

2 sales · Mean £ 333,750

Semi-Detached

£ 91,250

2 sales · Mean £ 91,250

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

PE37 7DJ has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Shoplifting37
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School

Good205 pupils0.1 km
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The Nicholas Hamond Academy

Good652 pupils0.6 km
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Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

104 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Swaffham Community Hospital0.8 km
  • The Teapot Cafe0.4 km
  • Dominos0.5 km
  • Indian Summer0.7 km
  • Margaret's Tea & Play0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

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

4 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
  • The Station Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
  • The White Hart0.2 km
  • Horse & Groom0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • J & D Papworth Farms0.4 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Sue's News0.4 km
  • Swaffham Service Station Ltd0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.4 km
  • London Street Stores0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place17.9 km