Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

LONDON STREET, PE37 7DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON STREET, PE37 7DW.

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Population

205

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 49, PE37 7DW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £155k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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

PE37 7DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Street, 0.7km 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE37 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00134456 (shared with 15 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 7DW. 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

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 138,000

15 sales · Mean £ 135,733

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

2 sales · Mean £ 170,000

Detached

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

PE37 7DW has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft7
Shoplifting7

school Local Schools

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Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School

Good205 pupils0.2 km
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The Nicholas Hamond Academy

Good652 pupils0.4 km
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Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

104 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Swaffham Community Hospital0.9 km
  • The Teapot Cafe0.5 km
  • Dominos0.6 km
  • Indian Summer0.9 km
  • Margaret's Tea & Play0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • John's Mr Chips0.5 km
  • Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House0.7 km
  • Beijing Diner0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.5 km
  • The White Hart0.4 km
  • Horse & Groom0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • J & D Papworth Farms0.6 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Sue's News0.6 km
  • Swaffham Service Station Ltd0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.5 km
  • London Street Stores0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place17.9 km