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.
LONDON STREET, PE37 7DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON STREET, PE37 7DJ.
263
59
£ 37,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Swaffham CofE Primary Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.4 km
- The Station Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
- The White Hart0.2 km
- Horse & Groom0.7 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PE377DJ · Data under Open Government Licence