PE37 7BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lydney Close, 0.4km from Swaffham in Swaffham. Administratively it sits within Swaffham ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, PE37 7BF 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE37 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00134453 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYDNEY CLOSE, PE37 7BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYDNEY CLOSE, PE37 7BF.
361
52
£ 37,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE37 7BF 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 7BF 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 7BF. 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
Terraced
£ 210,000
6 sales · Mean £ 222,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE37 7BF is moderate at 51 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 Hospital0.5 km
- The Teapot Cafe0.4 km
- Dominos0.4 km
- Indian Summer0.5 km
- Margaret's Tea & Play0.5 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- John's Mr Chips0.4 km
- Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
- Beijing Diner0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.3 km
- The Station Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
- The White Hart0.3 km
- Horse & Groom0.7 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- J & D Papworth Farms0.4 km
- McColls0.4 km
- Sue's News0.4 km
- Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place17.6 km
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Postcode Profile: PE377BF · Data under Open Government Licence