PE37 7BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princes Street, 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 7BX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00134444 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCES STREET, PE37 7BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES STREET, PE37 7BX.
322
43
£ 37,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE37 7BX 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.
Area Character
PE37 7BX is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE37 7BX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE37 7BX is moderate at 55 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
20 nearby- Swaffham Community Hospital0.6 km
- The Teapot Cafe0.2 km
- Dominos0.3 km
- Indian Summer0.4 km
- Margaret's Tea & Play0.2 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- John's Mr Chips0.3 km
- Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.2 km
- Beijing Diner0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.3 km
- The Station Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
- The White Hart0.4 km
- Horse & Groom0.2 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- J & D Papworth Farms0.2 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Sue's News0.3 km
- Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place18.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE377BX · Data under Open Government Licence