PE37 7DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Street, 0.5km from Swaffham in Swaffham. Administratively it sits within Swaffham ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 32.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE37 7DN are sourced from Output Area E00134456 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON STREET, PE37 7DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON STREET, PE37 7DN.
205
49
£ 37,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PE37 7DN is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 32.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE37 7DN. The average age is 48.8. 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
£ 112,750
12 sales · Mean £ 121,833
Semi-Detached
£ 118,500
2 sales · Mean £ 118,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE37 7DN has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Swaffham CofE Primary Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Swaffham Community Hospital0.8 km
- The Teapot Cafe0.4 km
- Dominos0.5 km
- Indian Summer0.8 km
- Margaret's Tea & Play0.6 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- John's Mr Chips0.4 km
- Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.6 km
- Beijing Diner0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.4 km
- The Station Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
- The White Hart0.3 km
- Horse & Groom0.7 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- J & D Papworth Farms0.5 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Sue's News0.5 km
- Swaffham Service Station Ltd0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.4 km
- London Street Stores0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place17.9 km
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Postcode Profile: PE377DN · Data under Open Government Licence