Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

CHURCH MEWS, PE37 7DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH MEWS, PE37 7DU.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

52

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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 7DU 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE37 7DU spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.

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

PE37 7DU is a mixed residential area on Church Mews, 0.1km from Swaffham in Swaffham. Administratively it sits within Swaffham ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, PE37 7DU represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 2.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE37 7DU are sourced from Output Area E00134453 (shared with 13 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 7DU. 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

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

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Detached

£ 237,500

2 sales · Mean £ 237,500

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

Crime around PE37 7DU is moderate at 59 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 offences66
Shoplifting49
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

104 pupils0.4 km
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The Nicholas Hamond Academy

Good652 pupils0.9 km
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Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

Good222 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Swaffham Community Hospital0.4 km
  • The Teapot Cafe0.2 km
  • Dominos0.1 km
  • Indian Summer0.4 km
  • Margaret's Tea & Play0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • John's Mr Chips0.1 km
  • Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.2 km
  • Beijing Diner0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.0 km
  • The Station Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
  • The White Hart0.2 km
  • Horse & Groom0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • J & D Papworth Farms0.1 km
  • McColls0.2 km
  • Sue's News0.1 km
  • Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.1 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place17.8 km