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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
33.27(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.24(+23%)
Shoplifting
7.47(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(+13%)
Public order
6.42(+23%)
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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Swaffham area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £500,000.

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
Detached66£334,000
Flats4£118,750
Semi-Detached47£235,000
Terraced38£172,500

10 years median price trend in Swaffham

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

All postcodes in Swaffham

PE378GN

Drake Gardens

PE378PA

Corncrake Way

PE377EA

Brandon Road

PE377QR

New Sporle Road

PE377LP

Spinners Lane

PE377LH

Station Street

PE377AA

Lynn Street

PE377EX

Greenhoe Place

PE377PQ

Southlands

PE377TH

Botwright Drive

PE377DQ

London Street

PE377JF

Sir Archdale Road

PE377RG

Adastral Place

PE378DB

North Pickenham Road

PE377BG

Lawrence Way

PE377PG

Southlands

PE377RY

Brancaster Way

PE377XA

Watton Road

PE378NY

Bumble Close

PE377DG

London Street

PE377LX

Coronation Grove

PE378FR

Lysander Way

PE378FL

Buttercup Drive

PE378GL

Cooper Road

PE377BJ

Whitsands Road

PE377DJ

London Street

PE377SR

Upton Drive

PE377SX

Filby Road

PE377TR

Shepherds Fold

PE377XE

Castleacre Road

PE377EW

The Oaklands

PE377AU

Lynn Street

PE377HH

Northwell Place

PE377HS

Castle Acre Road

PE377PB

Haspalls Road

PE377PU

Low Road

PE377RE

White Cross Road

PE378BF

Beachamwell Road

PE378JQ

Dragonfly Way

PE377EB

Point Drive

PE377HF

Theatre Street

PE377HW

Northwell Pool Road

PE377PF

Southlands

PE377TU

Beech Close

PE377HJ

Jack Boddy Way

PE377SF

Surlingham Drive

PE378GF

Mardle Close

PE378LQ

Greyling Way

PE377RP

Goodrick Place

PE378FG

Meadowsweet Road

PE377AJ

Oakleigh Drive

PE378HP

Bayfield Way

PE378PE

Vesta Close

PE377HT

Green Way

PE377QX

North Pickenham Road

PE377XD

Turbine Way

PE378FS

Victor Drive

PE377LU

Spinners Lane

PE377SB

Barton Close

PE378GJ

Pollywiggle Drive

PE378GW

Blenheim Drive

PE377PX

Lynn Road

PE377SS

Buckenham Close

PE378DD

Norwich Road

PE377ER

Oaks Drive

PE377HN

Pedlars Grove

PE377JP

Sea Lord Close

PE377LZ

Providence Terrace

PE378GS

Redland Road

PE377LQ

Plowright Place

PE377PD

Haspalls Road

PE377PS

Highfield Avenue

PE378JH

Minnow Close

PE377SA

Filby Road

PE377TG

Heathlands

PE377TN

Roman Crescent

PE378FB

Valiant Close

PE378JG

Fieldfare Way

PE377BX

Princes Street

PE377FF

Ploughman Road

PE377RH

Longfields

PE378NF

Woodpecker Way

PE377PR

Acorn Drive

PE377SE

Hickling Close

PE378GG

Bishy Barny Bee Gardens

PE377AQ

Market Place

PE377DS

Bridewell Place

PE377EL

The Oaklands

PE377HP

Station Street

PE378JX

Greyling Way

PE377AE

Tower Court

PE377NY

Cley Road

PE377RX

Holkham Avenue

PE377SG

Oulton Close

PE378DA

South Pickenham Road

PE378DH

Dove House Row

PE377BE

Whitsands Mews

PE377DT

Pleasant Row

PE377QZ

The Crescent

PE377SP

Rockland Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.