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About

Swaffham ward is located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, covering the market town of Swaffham and surrounding rural areas. The town is known for its historic market square, with a mix of independent shops, cafes, and local businesses. The area has a strong agricultural heritage, with farming playing a key role in the local economy. Swaffham also features landmarks like the Buttercross and St Peter and St Paul Church, reflecting its medieval origins.

The ward includes several smaller villages and hamlets, such as Sporle and Great Palgrave, which contribute to its rural character. The landscape is typical of Norfolk, with open fields, hedgerows, and woodland. Transport links include the A47, connecting Swaffham to Norwich and King’s Lynn. The ward has a mix of housing, from period properties to newer developments, catering to a range of residents. Community events, such as the weekly market and annual festivals, are central to local life.

Area overview

On average Swaffham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 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 of residents in Swaffham is £37,600 per year. There are 6 schools in Swaffham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swaffham Population
8,565
Population density
289.6 per km²

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

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 172 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Swaffham area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £655,000.

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
Detached69£340,000
Flats5£122,500
Semi-Detached60£235,000
Terraced38£170,000

10 years median price trend in Swaffham

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

All postcodes in Swaffham

PE377DT

Pleasant Row

PE377EF

Brandon Close

PE377GB

Lee Warner Road

PE377NA

Coronation Grove

PE377NX

Warstade Way

PE377PH

Mill Farm Nurseries

PE378HF

Bayfield Way

PE322EW

Procession Lane

PE377AY

Lynn Road

PE377JQ

New Sporle Road

PE377LS

Spinners Close

PE377PJ

Mill Farm Nurseries

PE377RN

Swaffham

PE377SN

Sutton Road

PE377TB

Nelson Crescent

PE377UQ

Lynn Street

PE378HG

Sandringham Way

PE378JF

Brandon Road

PE378JN

Brandon Road

PE378PF

Norwich Road

PE377LJ

Station Street

PE378LW

Swaffham

PE377BB

Lynn Road

PE377DX

London Street

PE377NB

West Acre Road

PE377QH

London Street

PE377RJ

Longfields

PE378GR

Biffin Way

PE378PD

Swaffham

PE377EH

Brandon Road

PE378AE

Cley Road

PE377LF

Swaffham

PE377XJ

Turbine Way

PE378PH

Swaffham

PE377EE

London Street

PE377RF

White Cross Road

PE377BQ

Swaffham

PE377DA

Market Place

PE377DP

Globe Hill

PE377DW

Globe Hill

PE377EZ

Swaffham

PE377FB

Lynn Road

PE377JN

Manor Way

PE377JR

Manor Way

PE377NQ

Coronation Grove

PE377PT

Lynn Road

PE377TZ

Swaffham

PE378FD

North Pickenham Road

PE378FH

Willow Herb Drive

PE377DN

London Street

PE377JD

Howard Close

PE377JE

Station Street

PE377JJ

Longfields

PE377NS

Shoemakers Lane

PE377QA

Fincham Drove

PE377RB

Camping Land

PE377XN

Turbine Way

PE377UG

Aldiss Close

PE378GP

Brandon Road

PE378JT

Swaffham

PE377AZ

Lynn Road

PE377BF

Norwich Road

PE377BT

Queen Street

PE377DF

The Pightle

PE377EG

London Street

PE377FE

Bishop Drive

PE377NR

Cley Road

PE377QN

Mangate Street

PE377TP

Saxon Court

PE378JE

Clover Road

PE378PG

Swaffham

PE378BY

Kestrel Close

PE378DF

Bramble Lane

PE377AX

Lynn Street

PE377BU

King Street

PE377DD

London Street

PE377DZ

Brandon Road

PE377FD

Green Way

PE377GA

St Magdalen Way

PE377HE

Westfield Road

PE377PA

The Paddocks

PE377SH

Rollesby Road

PE377TA

Hamilton Drive

PE377TS

Amherst Close

PE378BZ

Cygnet Walk

PE378WR

Lynn Street

PE377EN

The Oaklands

PE377DU

Church Mews

PE377EQ

Montagu Close

PE377HG

Theatre Street

PE377NP

Cley Road

PE377BW

London Street

PE377BZ

Queen Street

PE377HR

Back Terrace

PE377ND

Spinners Lane

PE377PE

Cley Road

PE377PZ

Lynn Road

PE377XG

Brocks Road

PE378GD

Brandon Road

PE378GQ

Brandon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.