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About

Swaffham lies in the heart of Breckland, an area characterised by its sandy, heathland soils and tracts of pine forest. The town itself sits on a gentle rise, with its historic market place and distinctive Buttercross serving as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural land.

The local landscape is shaped by the prehistoric Icknield Way, an ancient trackway that passes nearby. This route underscores the area's long history of settlement and movement across this open, relatively flat terrain.

Area overview

On average Swaffham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swaffham is £45,890 per year. There are 6 schools in Swaffham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Swaffham is home to around 8,565 people, with a population density of about 289.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swaffham Population
8,565
Population density
289.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.68(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.19(+14%)
Shoplifting
7.94(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.36(+16%)
Public order
6.54(+28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,835
91.42%
Other White
367
4.28%
Other
56
0.65%
Other Asian
50
0.58%
Irish
48
0.56%
Total population: 8,570

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,792
24.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,594
21.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,136
15.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,115
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
884
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 7,257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,720
43.31%
Owns with a mortgage
820
20.65%
Other social rented
641
16.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
554
13.95%
Social rents from council
114
2.87%
Total households: 3,971

Property prices in Swaffham

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £251,000 in Swaffham area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swaffham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swaffham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached62£330,250
Flats6£117,500
Semi-Detached52£240,000
Terraced36£185,000

10 years median price trend in Swaffham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaffham.

All postcodes in Swaffham

PE378JH

Minnow Close

PE377LZ

Providence Terrace

PE377EL

The Oaklands

PE377AU

Lynn Street

PE377EU

Mill Lane

PE377AA

Lynn Street

PE378FJ

Clover Road

PE377SE

Hickling Close

PE377JD

New Sporle Road

PE377LF

Station Gardens

PE377NY

Cley Road

PE377PG

Southlands

PE377TN

Roman Crescent

PE377SX

Filby Road

PE378FY

Spitfire Drive

PE378GH

Blackberry Way

PE377GA

St Magdalen Way

PE377HF

Theatre Street

PE377EP

Oaks Close

PE377XB

Brandon Road

PE377BT

Queen Street

PE378GL

Cooper Road

PE377RG

Adastral Place

PE377PA

The Paddocks

PE377QA

Fincham Drove

PE377UG

Aldiss Close

PE377TF

Nicholas Hamond Way

PE377XE

Castleacre Road

PE377PZ

Lynn Road

PE378GJ

Pollywiggle Drive

PE377EX

Greenhoe Place

PE378AE

Cley Road

PE378FS

Victor Drive

PE377BQ

Steeple View

PE377NX

Warstade Way

PE377FN

Swaffham

PE377GB

Merryweather Road

PE377LJ

Station Street

PE377QB

Bears Lane

PE377QR

New Sporle Road

PE378DH

Dove House Row

PE377HN

Pedlars Grove

PE377RE

White Cross Road

PE378FZ

Hercules Drive

PE377LU

Spinners Lane

PE377DJ

London Street

PE378JQ

Dragonfly Way

PE377ST

Ranworth Close

PE378AD

Beachamwell Road

PE378GU

Kendle Road

PE377LA

Market Place

PE377RA

Beech Close

PE378DE

Norwich Road

PE378NG

Swallowtail Way

PE377EH

Gordon Terrace

PE378FW

Excalibur Drive

PE377XA

Watton Road

PE377RP

Goodrick Place

PE377AQ

Market Place

PE377RQ

New Sporle Road

PE377AZ

Lynn Road

PE378GS

Redland Road

PE377NR

Orchard Place

PE377JJ

Orford Road

PE378FX

Phantom Close

PE378JE

Otter Road

PE377TT

Cromwell Close

PE377EA

Brandon Road

PE377AB

Market Place

PE377BG

Lawrence Way

PE377PY

Lynn Road

PE377LE

Market Place

PE377JU

Howard Close

PE377BE

Whitsands Mews

PE378PD

Ceres Drive

PE377TL

Viking Close

PE377XJ

Turbine Way

PE378GG

Bishy Barny Bee Gardens

PE377EJ

Watton Road

PE377TA

Hamilton Close

PE378PA

Corncrake Way

PE378JJ

Swanflower Way

PE377TR

Shepherds Fold

PE378BY

Carter Close

PE378BS

Sandringham Way

PE377HU

Castle Acre Road

PE378GN

Drake Gardens

PE377BP

Princes Street

PE377HP

Station Street

PE377RJ

Longfields

PE377QX

North Pickenham Road

PE377NG

Coronation Grove

PE377NQ

Mount Close

PE377LY

West Acre Road

PE377EY

Greenhoe Place

PE377JN

Sporle Road

PE377EB

Point Drive

PE377LS

Spinners Close

PE377PX

Lynn Road

PE378GR

Biffin Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.