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
Religion
Christian
4,536
52.96%
No religion
3,316
38.72%
Not answered
544
6.35%
Other religion
65
0.76%
Muslim
45
0.53%
Total population: 8,565
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
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
3,285
45.29%
Retired
2,729
37.62%
Long-term sick or disabled
343
4.73%
Looking after home or family
334
4.6%
Unemployed
176
2.43%
Total 16+ residents: 7,254
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
Housing type
Detached
1,772
44.65%
Semi-detached
1,141
28.75%
Terraced
597
15.04%
Purpose-built flat
333
8.39%
Commercial building
34
0.86%
Total households: 3,969
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.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
69
£340,000
£219,000
£285,000
£390,000
£446,000
Flats
5
£122,500
£84,559
£115,000
£125,000
£129,000
Semi-Detached
60
£235,000
£100,000
£200,000
£265,000
£285,500
Terraced
38
£170,000
£91,025
£144,500
£200,000
£248,125
10 years median price trend
in Swaffham
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaffham.
