Property profile

5 Beech Close

Map showing 5, Beech Close, Swaffham

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Estimated sale price

£295,000

Detached sold in Swaffham

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold10 Oct 2014
£200,000Change since last sale: +£96,000 (+48%)
Annualised change
+3.3% per yearBreckland annualised change (detached) since 2014: +3.8% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £269 per sq ft
£292 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£23 per sq ft (+8.7%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Swaffham
£316,250Estimate vs local median: −£20,000 (−6.5%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area94 m² / 1,012 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection09 Oct 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
10 Oct 2014£200,000-

Local market

Property prices in Swaffham

Median price: £250,500
Price per sq ft: £261
Sales (last 12 months): 151
Typical range (middle 50%): £200K – £325K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £250,500 (about £261 per square foot) in Swaffham area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swaffham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached74£316,250£269
Semi-Detached47£220,000£266
Terraced26£171,000£236
Flats4£125,000£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swaffham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaffham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,498£95,000£175,000£146,748
2017£257,000£84,750£179,498£148,000
2018£255,000£104,000£197,500£164,000
2019£265,000£89,750£176,000£155,500
2020£240,000£110,000£215,000£165,000
2021£292,500£98,000£205,000£173,000
2022£325,000£100,500£227,750£205,000
2023£325,000£105,000£228,000£203,500
2024£325,000£115,000£226,000£171,500
2025£325,000£118,750£240,000£180,000
2026£288,000£125,000£221,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaffham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swaffham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£137£208£200
2017£222£173£209£212
2018£231£195£229£204
2019£243£182£232£199
2020£250£163£227£214
2021£259£201£244£209
2022£280£166£271£269
2023£296£203£287£271
2024£295£212£268£251
2025£272£162£268£219
2026£274£294£265£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swaffham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swaffham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE37 7RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE37 7RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 20263, The Crescent, Swaffham, PE37 7QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
09 Sept 20257, The Crescent, Swaffham, PE37 7QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
30 Sept 20252, St Johns Court, Swaffham, PE37 7DBTerracedFreehold£170,000
24 Mar 2026The Old Vicarage, White Cross Road, Swaffham, PE37 7QYDetachedFreehold£525,000
26 Jun 2025Tysemma, 30A, White Cross Road, Swaffham, PE37 7QYDetachedFreehold£480,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3, Beech Close, SwaffhamFreehold84 m²£167,000 (2014)
4, Beech Close, SwaffhamFreehold122 m²£220,000 (2015)
6, Beech Close, SwaffhamFreehold112 m²£274,000 (2012)
7, Beech Close, SwaffhamFreehold102 m²£212,000 (2018)
8, Beech Close, SwaffhamFreehold99 m²£195,000 (2013)

Area insights for PE37 7RA

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Overview

Postcode PE37 7RA is located in a rural town, within the Swaffham area of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Swaffham area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swaffham is £45,890 per year. The median sale price in Swaffham is £250,500 (around £261 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £325,000. The nearest station is Watlington, about 13 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Camping Land.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Swaffham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,627 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Swaffham has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Swaffham is £45,890 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE37 7RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Swaffham near PE37 7RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Watlington located about 13 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE37 7RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCamping LandSmallWalking directions to Camping Land

Area Profile

Population
205
Population density
1,867 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.18(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.21(-55%)
Other theft
4.63(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.89(-54%)
Other crime
2.31(+18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
85.37%
Other White
15
7.32%
Other
5
2.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.98%
Total population: 205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
29.51%
No qualifications
42
22.95%
Level 3 (A level)
27
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
43.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
25.71%
Owns with a mortgage
22
20.95%
Other social rented
4
3.81%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.81%
Total households: 105

Schools

In the PE37 7RA postcode area, located within Swaffham, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for PE37 7RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryHeartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.4 miPrimarySwaffham Meadow Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.4 miSecondaryThe Nicholas Hamond AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE37 7RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE37 7RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondon Street Stores98 London Street, Swaffham, PE37 7DXWalking directions to London Street Stores
0.2 miIceland77-81 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AQWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miMorrisons Daily49-51 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7LEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miJana Market43 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7LAWalking directions to Jana Market
0.4 miAsdaLynn Street, Swaffham, PE37 7AUWalking directions to Asda