Postcode PE37 7JP is located in a rural town, within the Swaffham ward of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Swaffham area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swaffham is £45,890 per year. The nearest station is Watlington, about 12.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Camping Land.
Swaffham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Swaffham has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% 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.
The average income per household in Swaffham is £45,890 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from PE37 7JP.
Swaffham near PE37 7JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watlington located about 12.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Camping Land | Small | Walking directions to Camping Land |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Swaffham area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 75 | £325,000 | £274 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £230,000 | £273 |
| Terraced | 30 | £192,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 6 | £121,250 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £115,000 | £240,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £125,000 | £220,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £289 | £294 | £276 | £267 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE37 7JP.
In the PE37 7JP postcode area, located within Swaffham, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE37 7JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 15 Brocks Road, Swaffham, PE37 7XG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Green Way, Breckland, PE37 7FD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose & Partners | Castle Acre Road, Swaffham, PE37 7HT | Walking directions to Waitrose & Partners |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 49-51 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7LE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Jana Market | 43 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7LA | Walking directions to Jana Market |
Annual council tax rates for Breckland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE37 7JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Sydney Wickerson
Swaffham - Elected 4 May 2023
Jacob Morton
Swaffham - Elected 4 May 2023
Judy Anscombe
Swaffham - Elected 4 May 2023
Terry Jermy
South West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE37 7JP records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around PE37 7JP in Swaffham is £260,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to PE37 7JP, including OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus, Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (Serious Weaknesses) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PE37 7JP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,766 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk covering PE37 7JP is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Sydney Wickerson (Independent), Jacob Morton (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Judy Anscombe (Independent).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.