PE37 7DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bridewell Place, 0.4km from Swaffham in Swaffham. Administratively it sits within Swaffham ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, PE37 7DS represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE37 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00134453 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDEWELL PLACE, PE37 7DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDEWELL PLACE, PE37 7DS.
361
52
£ 37,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE37 7DS 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 7DS spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. 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 7DS. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 91,000
1 sales · Mean £ 91,000
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE37 7DS has low crime rates — 48 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Swaffham CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Swaffham Community Hospital0.7 km
- The Teapot Cafe0.3 km
- Dominos0.4 km
- Indian Summer0.6 km
- Margaret's Tea & Play0.4 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- John's Mr Chips0.2 km
- Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.4 km
- Beijing Diner0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.3 km
- The Station Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
- The White Hart0.1 km
- Horse & Groom0.6 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- J & D Papworth Farms0.3 km
- McColls0.4 km
- Sue's News0.4 km
- Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place17.9 km
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Postcode Profile: PE377DS · Data under Open Government Licence