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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

PE378GP

Rickwood Drive

PE378PF

Flora Road

PE377TP

Saxon Court

PE377SQ

Hoveton Drive

PE377RZ

Wolferton Drive

PE377FE

Bishop Drive

PE377FF

Ploughman Road

PE377QU

Hillside

PE377EG

London Street

PE377GD

Lee Warner Road

PE377PU

Low Road

PE377JA

St Guthlac Close

PE377HE

Westfield Road

PE377FP

Keeper Lane

PE378PG

Neptune Way

PE377FB

Ceres Court

PE377LX

Coronation Grove

PE377ET

Courtfields

PE378JT

Ringlet Road

PE378DB

North Pickenham Road

PE378GT

Kendle Road

PE377SG

Oulton Close

PE377BB

Lynn Road

PE377RY

Brancaster Way

PE377AE

Tower Court

PE377HZ

Admiral Wilson Way

PE377HG

Holly Court

PE377RB

Campingland

PE378DA

South Pickenham Road

PE377DP

Globe Hill

PE378FD

Peddars Rise

PE377ER

Oaks Drive

PE378GQ

Forest Grove

PE377XD

Turbine Way

PE377LT

Tower Meadow

PE378FH

Willow Herb Drive

PE377JQ

New Sporle Road

PE377JW

Swaffham

PE378NY

Bumble Close

PE378JD

Lynn Street

PE377PT

Lynn Road

PE377XF

Holm Oak Gardens

PE377QE

Downham Road

PE377ED

Brandon Road

PE377HW

Northwell Pool Road

PE378BZ

Cygnet Walk

PE322EW

Procession Lane

PE377HJ

Jack Boddy Way

PE377ND

Spinners Lane

PE377RF

White Cross Road

PE378NF

Woodpecker Way

PE377SF

Surlingham Drive

PE377AX

Lynn Street

PE377TQ

Partridge Grove

PE377SA

Filby Road

PE377EE

London Street

PE377QN

Mangate Street

PE377LP

Spinners Lane

PE377SN

Sutton Road

PE378HJ

Kestrel Close

PE377HY

Castle Acre Road

PE378PJ

Swaffham

PE377BU

King Street

PE377TE

Admirals Court

PE377NS

Shoemakers Lane

PE377QW

Mangate Street

PE378HP

Bayfield Way

PE377TS

Amherst Close

PE377SB

Barton Close

PE378FR

Lysander Way

PE377RX

Holkham Avenue

PE377EZ

Swaffham

PE377NP

Cley Road

PE377NZ

Haspalls Road

PE378HQ

Captains Close

PE377EF

Brandon Close

PE377RU

Cley Road

PE377AY

Lynn Road

PE377DD

London Street

PE377BF

Lydney Close

PE377DT

Pleasant Row

PE377DG

London Street

PE378LQ

Greyling Way

PE377PJ

Mill Farm Nurseries

PE377DQ

London Street

PE377DY

Brandon Road

PE378GY

Lancaster Road

PE377HT

Green Way

PE377TW

Iceni Drive

PE378HG

Sandringham Way

PE378DF

Norwich Road

PE377BY

Whitsands Road

PE377LQ

Plowright Place

PE378HF

Watton Road

PE377FD

Green Way

PE377BW

London Street

PE377EQ

Montagu Close

PE377JR

Manor Way

PE377PR

Acorn Drive

PE377HS

Castle Acre Road

Data Sources

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