PE37 postcode: what it's like to live there
The PE37 district covers Swaffham, Dereham, Weeting. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£260k
England £300k
Recorded crime
68
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.5 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£34,624
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
73%
of homes
Council tax
£2,120
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
15 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in PE37
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£320k
Semi-detached
£230k
Terraced
£190k
Primary schools in PE37
- Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School · PE37 7RF · Good (2023) · Bottom 1% in England
- Necton VA Primary School · PE37 8HT · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 26% in England
- Swaffham CofE Primary Academy · PE37 7EA · Good (2023) · Bottom 7% in England
- Swaffham Meadow Primary School · PE37 7HL · Inadequate (2024) · Bottom 1% in England
Secondary schools in PE37
- The Nicholas Hamond Academy · PE37 7DZ · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 9% in England
Fee-paying schools in PE37
- OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus · PE37 7XD · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in PE37
- Swaffham Preschool Playgroup · PE37 7EA · Good (Ofsted)
- Teenie Iceni's Day Nursery · PE37 7RB · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in PE37
- Campingland Surgery · PE37 7RD
- Manor Farm Medical Centre · PE37 7QN
- Plowright Medical Centre · PE37 7HJ
Neighbourhoods in PE37
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of PE37 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swaffham | 71% | £260k | Average | 10 min |
| Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall | 14% | £286k | Very low | 29 min |
| Mundford, Weeting & Forest | 10% | £280k | Very low | 27 min |
| Shipdham, Bradenham & Saham Toney | 5% | £286k | Very low | 18 min |
Questions
Where is the PE37 postcode?
PE37 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Swaffham, Dereham, Weeting, with 426 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in PE37?
The typical home price across PE37's neighbourhoods is £260k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in PE37?
4 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a PE37 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.