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About

Swaffham ward encompasses the market town of Swaffham and its surrounding rural parishes in central Norfolk. The area is characterised by a mix of agricultural land, woodland, and residential development. The town itself functions as a commercial and service hub for the local area, with a historic market place at its centre. The landscape is generally low-lying, typical of the Breckland region, with fields and scattered settlements.

The town's notable heritage includes the Church of St Peter and St Paul with its distinctive hammerbeam roof. A local landmark is the Buttercross, a covered market structure dating from the 16th century. The ward includes the nearby hamlet of Sporle, which has its own historic church and common. Economic activity is primarily based on agriculture, retail, and light industry, with some tourism drawn to its market town character and surrounding countryside.

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 289.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
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
289.6 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 qualifications or above
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
Semi-Detached52£240,000
Terraced36£185,000
Flats6£117,500
Detached62£330,250

10 years median price trend in Swaffham

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

All postcodes in Swaffham

PE377ES

Watton Road

PE377QZ

The Crescent

PE377TB

Nelson Crescent

PE377HY

Castle Acre Road

PE377EU

Mill Lane

PE378FD

Peddars Rise

PE378FW

Excalibur Drive

PE377SJ

Salhouse Drive

PE377EQ

Montagu Close

PE377BZ

Queen Street

PE378GU

Kendle Road

PE377LX

Coronation Grove

PE378JN

Brimstone Close

PE378JT

Ringlet Road

PE377TT

Cromwell Close

PE377RN

Church Spinney

PE377QE

Downham Road

PE377PL

Cley Road

PE377JA

St Guthlac Close

PE377HF

Theatre Street

PE377FN

Swaffham

PE377HP

Station Street

PE377TG

Heathlands

PE377BJ

Whitsands Road

PE377RE

White Cross Road

PE377AY

Lynn Road

PE377SD

Wroxham Avenue

PE377LH

Station Street

PE378GQ

Forest Grove

PE378PJ

Swaffham

PE377JR

Manor Way

PE378FH

Willow Herb Drive

PE377DZ

Brandon Road

PE377PR

Acorn Drive

PE377EE

London Street

PE378NZ

Harvest Drive

PE378PF

Flora Road

PE377BP

Princes Street

PE377DG

London Street

PE377RB

Campingland

PE378GX

Lancaster Road

PE377TE

Admirals Court

PE377RF

White Cross Road

PE377JJ

Orford Road

PE377PZ

Lynn Road

PE378PD

Ceres Drive

PE378GS

Redland Road

PE378PH

Juno Drive

PE377LP

Spinners Lane

PE378FT

Vulcan Way

PE377PT

Lynn Road

PE377RU

Cley Road

PE377BU

King Street

PE377NT

Shoemakers Lane

PE377BG

Lawrence Way

PE377HR

Station Terrace

PE377AJ

Oakleigh Drive

PE377LQ

Plowright Place

PE377XE

Castleacre Road

PE378JJ

Swanflower Way

PE378GJ

Pollywiggle Drive

PE377XD

Turbine Way

PE377FA

Settlers Court

PE377QH

Market Place

PE378GP

Rickwood Drive

PE377HS

Castle Acre Road

PE377TS

Amherst Close

PE377BQ

Steeple View

PE378JL

Sedge Road

PE377LT

Tower Meadow

PE377JD

New Sporle Road

PE377LE

Market Place

PE377EY

Greenhoe Place

PE378FY

Spitfire Drive

PE377JS

Couhe Close

PE377JF

Sir Archdale Road

PE378AD

Beachamwell Road

PE377RY

Brancaster Way

PE377SB

Barton Close

PE377LL

Station Street

PE378PB

Ladybird Loke

PE377DP

Globe Hill

PE378DH

Dove House Row

PE377AX

Lynn Street

PE378LQ

Greyling Way

PE377PQ

Southlands

PE377DE

Whitsands Mews

PE377PS

Highfield Avenue

PE378NY

Bumble Close

PE377HG

Holly Court

PE378GR

Biffin Way

PE378JE

Otter Road

PE377DF

The Pightle

PE377QB

Bears Lane

PE378WR

Lynn Street

PE378AF

Brandon Road

PE378FX

Phantom Close

PE377LY

West Acre Road

PE377DU

Church Mews

PE377EA

Brandon Road

Data Sources

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