PE37 7DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PE37 7DY are sourced from Output Area E00134456 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE37 7DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE37 7DY.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PE37 7DY's 65% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE37 7DY. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE37 7DY has low crime rates — 19 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
The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Swaffham CofE Primary Academy
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The Teapot Cafe0.9 km
- Rasputin1.0 km
- Delicatessen Tunadica0.5 km
- East Garden0.8 km
- Greyhound Inn0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- John's Mr Chips0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Red Lion1.0 km
- The White Hart0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- J & D Papworth Farms1.0 km
- Starlings of Swaffham1.0 km
- Ms Edyta Woods0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd0.9 km
- London Street Stores0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place18.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PE377DY · Data under Open Government Licence