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PE37

SWAFFHAM

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

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PE37 covers SWAFFHAM in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £318,779
1yr change ▼ 11.6%
Crime 80% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£318,779

▼ 11.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

11% above national avg

Crime Rate

16.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

166 Mbps

Property Prices in PE37

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PE37 is £318,779, which is 17% below the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in PE37 cost 11.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PE37 have fallen 11.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £329,740 402
Semi-detached £226,759 228
Terraced £183,227 124
Flat £108,198 20
All types £318,779 813

5-Year Price History

£259K £291K £323K £354K £386K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PE37

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 16.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PE37 has a crime rate well 80% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
6.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PE37

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PE37 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School Primary Good mi
Necton VA Primary School Primary Good mi
OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus Other Not inspected mi
The Nicholas Hamond Academy Secondary Good mi
Swaffham CofE Primary Academy Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

146,620

Population

67

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PE37 are 166.0 Mbps, with 95% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 61% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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166.0 Mbps

Avg Download

30.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

33%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PE37 is collected by Breckland. The Band D rate is £2,114/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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PE37 — SWAFFHAM

Area Summary

PE37 (SWAFFHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£318,779), low crime (80% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (166 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PE37 SWAFFHAM

What is the average house price in PE37 SWAFFHAM?
The average house price in PE37 (SWAFFHAM) is £318,779, based on 813 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 11.6% over the past year.
Is PE37 SWAFFHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in PE37 is significantly below the national average (16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PE37 SWAFFHAM?
The population of PE37 (SWAFFHAM) is approximately 146,620 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PE37?
The average broadband download speed in PE37 is 166 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 33%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PE37 SWAFFHAM?
There are 6 schools in or near PE37. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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