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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

PE377BN

Lynn Road

PE377NB

Westacre Road

Data Sources

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