Northwell Place is in Swaffham and in Breckland district. PE37 7HH is located in the Swaffham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northwell Place, Swaffham, PE37 7HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE37 7HW, PE37 7HP, PE37 7JS, PE37 7HR, PE37 7HL, PE37 7ND, PE37 7LZ, PE37 7HS, PE37 7HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE37 7HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 32.3% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 33.1% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 16.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 15.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33% | 32.3% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -16.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 38.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 25.3% | 19.6% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 26.8% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 19.8% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.8% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 23% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.2% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94% | 98.6% | 4.6% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 90.2% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 91.8% | 5.8% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.4% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northwell Place was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% lower than the Swaffham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northwell Place has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Swaffham and the 93rd highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Northwell Place, Swaffham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-03-14 | £114,769 |
| 29 Northwell Place, Swaffham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-10-22 | £105,514 |
| 30 Northwell Place, Swaffham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-09-30 | £119,026 |
| 15 Northwell Place, Swaffham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-09-06 | £155,252 |
| 35 Northwell Place, Swaffham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-09-21 | £119,566 |
PE37 7HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE37 7HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Sporle Road , PE37 7QW | - not rated | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School White Cross Road , PE37 7RF | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaffham CofE Primary Academy Brandon Road , PE37 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sporle Church of England Primary Academy 82 the Street , Sporle PE32 2DR | 2out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nicholas Hamond Academy Brandon Road , PE37 7DZ | 2out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus Turbine Way , PE37 7XD | - not rated | 526 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G4S Facilities Management | Swaffham Community Hospital Sporle Road | 170 yd | |
| Swaffham Community Hospital | Swaffham Community Hospital Sporle Road | 170 yd | |
| Indian Summer | 30 Station Street | 180 yd | |
| Dominos | 61 Market Place | 401 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 61 Market Place | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Bar & Restaurant | 48 Station Street | 127 yd | |
| Horse & Groom | Horse And Groom, 40 Lynn Street | 482 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 87 Market Place | 516 yd | |
| The White Hart | 2 London Street | 707 yd | |
| Swaffham Conservative Club | Shirley House, 23 London Street | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House | 29 Market Place | 449 yd | |
| Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway | 11-12 Market Place, Swaffham | 471 yd | |
| Beijing Diner | 21 Lynn Street | 526 yd | |
| John's Mr Chips | 48 Market Place, Swaffham | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Castleacre Road | 260 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Brocks Road | 338 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 77 Market Place | 502 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Lynn Street | 518 yd | |
| Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd | 89 Market Place | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Convent Of The Sacred Heart THE CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART THE CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART MANGATE STREET | swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Myer'S Playing Field Shoemakers Lane | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Swaffham Rugby Club SWAFFHAM RUGBY CLUB SWAFFHAM RUGBY CLUB NORTH PICKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Swaffham Town Fc SWAFFHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB SWAFFHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB SHOEMAKERS LANE | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.