Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

PE37 7BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

322

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE37 7BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 43, PE37 7BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

PE37 7BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Ash Close in Swaffham. Administratively it sits within Swaffham ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PE37 7BN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 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 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00134444 (shared with 9 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 7BN. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

PE37 7BN has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences20
Shoplifting14
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

104 pupils0.9 km
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Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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The Nicholas Hamond Academy

Good652 pupils1.4 km
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Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

Good222 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Swaffham Community Hospital0.9 km
  • The Teapot Cafe0.6 km
  • Dominos0.7 km
  • Indian Summer0.6 km
  • Margaret's Tea & Play0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • John's Mr Chips0.7 km
  • Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
  • Beijing Diner0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.7 km
  • The Station Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
  • Horse & Groom0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • J & D Papworth Farms0.6 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Sue's News0.6 km
  • Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place18.5 km