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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

PE377DR

Church Mews

PE377JL

New Sporle Road

PE377LH

Station Street

PE377XN

Turbine Way

PE377HH

Northwell Place

PE378LW

Leveret Green

PE377DW

London Street

PE377PL

Cley Road

PE377QY

White Cross Road

PE378GX

Lancaster Road

PE377PH

Mill Farm Nurseries

PE377RN

Church Spinney

PE377XG

Brocks Road

PE377TJ

Stratton Close

PE377QH

Market Place

PE377QZ

The Crescent

PE378BF

Beachamwell Road

PE377SH

Rollesby Avenue

PE377SD

Wroxham Avenue

PE377PD

Haspalls Road

PE377DB

St Johns Court

PE378HL

Ambleside

PE377JG

Tumbler Hill

PE377NT

Shoemakers Lane

PE377JF

Sir Archdale Road

PE377QD

West Acre Road

PE377JT

Sporle Road

PE377HL

Sporle Road

PE377HX

Station Street

PE377BX

Princes Street

PE377DE

Whitsands Mews

PE377PF

Southlands

PE377DN

London Street

PE377DF

The Pightle

PE379AY

Swaffham

PE377DA

Pit Lane

PE377JB

Northfield Road

PE377TH

Botwright Drive

PE377PE

Southlands

PE377TG

Heathlands

PE377RH

Longfields

PE378FG

Meadowsweet Road

PE377QT

North Pickenham Road

PE377EW

The Oaklands

PE377DS

Bridewell Place

PE378WR

Lynn Street

PE378PH

Juno Drive

PE377UQ

Lynn Street

PE377PB

Haspalls Road

PE377JS

Couhe Close

PE378NZ

Harvest Drive

PE377BH

Shouldham Lane

PE378GD

Rix Place

PE377FA

Settlers Court

PE377EN

The Oaklands

PE377NH

Ash Close

PE378FT

Vulcan Way

PE377JP

Sea Lord Close

PE378JN

Brimstone Close

PE378DD

Norwich Road

PE377QS

Norwich Road

PE377JH

Orford Road

PE377AN

Lynn Mews

PE377SJ

Salhouse Drive

PE377HA

Theatre Street

PE378GW

Blenheim Drive

PE378JG

Fieldfare Way

PE378GF

Mardle Close

PE377PS

Highfield Avenue

PE377BJ

Whitsands Road

PE378PB

Ladybird Loke

PE377TZ

Swaffham

PE377ES

Watton Road

PE378AF

Brandon Road

PE377GE

Glasbury Walk

PE377HR

Station Terrace

PE377NA

Coronation Grove

PE377TB

Nelson Crescent

PE377AJ

Oakleigh Drive

PE377PQ

Southlands

PE377TU

Beech Close

PE377RD

Camping Land

PE378FB

Valiant Close

PE377BZ

Queen Street

PE377SR

Upton Drive

PE377DZ

Brandon Road

PE377LL

Station Street

PE377SL

Ormesby Drive

PE377DU

Church Mews

PE377SP

Rockland Close

PE377SS

Buckenham Close

PE377DX

London Street

PE378GE

Rowe Place

PE378JX

Greyling Way

PE377JE

Station Street

PE378JL

Sedge Road

PE378FL

Buttercup Drive

PE377HQ

Swaffham

PE378JF

Mayfly Road

PE378PE

Vesta Close

Data Sources

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