Postcode PE37 8GU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Swaffham area of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Swaffham area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 £251,250 (around £261 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £325,000. The nearest station is Brandon, about 12.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Swaffham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,224 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Swaffham has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE37 8GU.
Swaffham near PE37 8GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brandon located about 12.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £251,250 (about £261 per square foot) in Swaffham area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 75 | £317,500 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £220,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 26 | £171,000 | £236 |
| Flats | 4 | £125,000 | £243 |
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 | £118,750 | £240,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £288,000 | £125,000 | £221,500 | £170,000 |
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 | £274 | £294 | £265 | £229 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE37 8GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 28, Kendle Road, Swaffham, PE37 8GU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 70, Kendle Road, Swaffham, PE37 8GU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £223,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 28, Kendle Road, Swaffham, PE37 8GU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 14, Kendle Road, Swaffham, PE37 8GU | Terraced | Freehold | £238,500 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 44, Kendle Road, Swaffham, PE37 8GU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the PE37 8GU postcode area, located within Swaffham, there are 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Swaffham CofE Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2023. | |
Swaffham CofE Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jun 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Nicholas Hamond Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
The Nicholas Hamond Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 17 Mar 2026
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| 0.8 mi | Primary | Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jul 2023. | |
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Jul 2023
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE37 8GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Breckland, PE37 7FP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Breckland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE37 8GU, 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 8GU records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PE37 8GU in Swaffham is £251,250 (about £261 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to PE37 8GU, including Swaffham CofE Primary Academy (Good), The Nicholas Hamond Academy (Requires improvement) and Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PE37 8GU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,224 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 8GU 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).