PE37 7DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Pightle, 0.3km from Swaffham in Swaffham. Administratively it sits within Swaffham ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE37 7DF are sourced from Output Area E00134453 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PIGHTLE, PE37 7DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PIGHTLE, PE37 7DF.
361
52
£ 37,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE37 7DF 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
No single demographic signal dominates PE37 7DF — age 52, 65% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £186k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE37 7DF. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 186,250
2 sales · Mean £ 186,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE37 7DF has low crime rates — 49 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 Hospital0.5 km
- The Teapot Cafe0.2 km
- Dominos0.3 km
- Indian Summer0.5 km
- Margaret's Tea & Play0.3 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- John's Mr Chips0.2 km
- Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.3 km
- Beijing Diner0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.2 km
- The Station Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
- The White Hart0.1 km
- Horse & Groom0.5 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- J & D Papworth Farms0.2 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Sue's News0.2 km
- Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place17.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE377DF · Data under Open Government Licence