PE37 7EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Swaffham in Swaffham. Administratively it sits within Swaffham ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE37 7EG is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PE37 7EG are sourced from Output Area E00134446 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE37 7EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE37 7EG.
271
52
£ 37,600 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE37 7EG 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 7EG has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE37 7EG. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE37 7EG 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
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 Summer0.6 km
- Margaret's Tea & Play0.4 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- John's Mr Chips0.1 km
- Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.3 km
- Beijing Diner0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.2 km
- The Station Bar & Restaurant0.7 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 News0.3 km
- Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place17.9 km
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Postcode Profile: PE377EG · Data under Open Government Licence