Postcode PE37 8BF 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Swaffham is £37,600 per year. The nearest station is Watlington located about 12.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Swaffham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,127 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Swaffham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.0% 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 of residents in Swaffham is £37,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE37 8BF.
Swaffham near PE37 8BF 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 12.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 69 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £122,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Swaffham
In the PE37 8BF postcode area, located within Swaffham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE37 8BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | London Street Stores | 98 London Street, Swaffham, PE37 7DX | Walking directions to London Street Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Lynn Street, Swaffham, PE37 7AU | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 77-81 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Jana Market | 43 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7LA | Walking directions to Jana Market |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 49-51 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7LE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.