Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

PE37 7EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE37 7EA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

205

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PE37 7EA's 65% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

PE37 7EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km 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.

The people who live in PE37 7EA are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PE37 7EA are sourced from Output Area E00134456 (shared with 15 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 7EA. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

PE37 7EA has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

Good222 pupils0.0 km
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The Nicholas Hamond Academy

Good652 pupils0.1 km
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Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

104 pupils1.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Teapot Cafe1.0 km
  • Delicatessen Tunadica0.5 km
  • East Garden0.9 km
  • Greyhound Inn1.0 km
  • Mother Hubbard's1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • John's Mr Chips1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Hart0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Ms Edyta Woods0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • London Street Stores0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place18.1 km