PE37 7DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Swaffham in Swaffham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Swaffham ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
Day-to-day life in PE37 7DQ has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 7DQ are sourced from Output Area E00134446 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE37 7DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE37 7DQ.
271
52
£ 37,600 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE37 7DQ 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
With 43% social renting, PE37 7DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 52-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE37 7DQ. The average age is 52.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE37 7DQ is moderate at 58 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 Cafe0.1 km
- Dominos0.2 km
- Indian Summer0.4 km
- Margaret's Tea & Play0.2 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- John's Mr Chips0.0 km
- Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.2 km
- Beijing Diner0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.1 km
- The Station Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
- The White Hart0.1 km
- Horse & Groom0.4 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- J & D Papworth Farms0.1 km
- McColls0.2 km
- Sue's News0.2 km
- Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.1 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place17.9 km
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Postcode Profile: PE377DQ · Data under Open Government Licence