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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

PE377EF

Brandon Close

PE377GB

Merryweather Road

PE377NA

Coronation Grove

PE377NX

Warstade Way

PE377PH

Mill Farm Nurseries

PE378HF

Watton Road

PE377AY

Lynn Road

PE377JQ

New Sporle Road

PE377LS

Spinners Close

PE377PJ

Mill Farm Nurseries

PE377SN

Sutton Road

PE378JN

Brimstone Close

PE322EW

Procession Lane

PE377RN

Church Spinney

PE377TB

Nelson Crescent

PE377UQ

Lynn Street

PE378HG

Sandringham Way

PE378JF

Mayfly Road

PE378PF

Flora Road

PE377LJ

Station Street

PE377RJ

Longfields

PE378GR

Biffin Way

PE378PD

Ceres Drive

PE377BB

Lynn Road

PE377DX

London Street

PE377NB

Westacre Road

PE377QH

Market Place

PE378LW

Leveret Green

PE377EH

Gordon Terrace

PE377LF

Station Gardens

PE377XJ

Turbine Way

PE378AE

Cley Road

PE378PH

Juno Drive

PE377BQ

Steeple View

PE377DA

Pit Lane

PE377EE

London Street

PE377JN

Sporle Road

PE377JR

Manor Way

PE377PT

Lynn Road

PE377RF

White Cross Road

PE377TZ

Swaffham

PE378FD

Peddars Rise

PE378FH

Willow Herb Drive

PE377DP

Globe Hill

PE377DW

London Street

PE377EZ

Swaffham

PE377FB

Ceres Court

PE377NQ

Mount Close

PE377DN

London Street

PE377JD

New Sporle Road

PE377NS

Shoemakers Lane

PE377QA

Fincham Drove

PE377XN

Turbine Way

PE378GP

Rickwood Drive

PE377JE

Station Street

PE377JJ

Orford Road

PE377RB

Campingland

PE377UG

Aldiss Close

PE378JT

Ringlet Road

PE377BF

Lydney Close

PE377DF

The Pightle

PE377FE

Bishop Drive

PE377NR

Orchard Place

PE377QN

Mangate Street

PE378PG

Neptune Way

PE377AZ

Lynn Road

PE377BT

Queen Street

PE377EG

London Street

PE377TP

Saxon Court

PE378JE

Otter Road

PE377AX

Lynn Street

PE377DD

London Street

PE377HE

Westfield Road

PE377PA

The Paddocks

PE378BY

Carter Close

PE378DF

Norwich Road

PE377BU

King Street

PE377DZ

Brandon Road

PE377FD

Green Way

PE377GA

St Magdalen Way

PE377SH

Rollesby Avenue

PE377TA

Hamilton Close

PE377TS

Amherst Close

PE377DU

Church Mews

PE377EQ

Montagu Close

PE377NP

Cley Road

PE378WR

Lynn Street

PE377EN

The Oaklands

PE378BZ

Cygnet Walk

PE377BZ

Queen Street

PE377FN

Swaffham

PE377HR

Station Terrace

PE377PE

Southlands

PE377PZ

Lynn Road

PE377XG

Brocks Road

PE378GQ

Forest Grove

PE378GX

Lancaster Road

PE377ND

Spinners Lane

PE378GD

Rix Place

PE378GT

Kendle Road

Data Sources

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