Drake Gardens, Swaffham
House prices, sold prices and local information for PE37 8GN.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Drake Gardens, Swaffham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 27 Nov 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £150,832. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Drake Gardens range from £112,496 to £175,000. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Drake Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Drake Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PE37 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 9 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £150,832 | 27 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Drake Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, Drake Gardens PE37 8GN | 27 Nov 2024 | £175,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 3, Drake Gardens PE37 8GN | 10 May 2024 | £165,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 1, Drake Gardens PE37 8GN | 3 May 2019 | £116,246 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 3, Drake Gardens PE37 8GN | 3 May 2019 | £112,496 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 5, Drake Gardens PE37 8GN | 3 May 2019 | £116,246 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 13, Drake Gardens PE37 8GN | 13 Mar 2018 | £130,286 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 25, Drake Gardens PE37 8GN | 25 Nov 2016 | £112,496 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 25, Drake Gardens PE37 8GN | 25 Nov 2016 | £112,496 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 27, Drake Gardens PE37 8GN | 28 Oct 2016 | £112,496 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25, Drake Gardens | £112,496 (Nov 2016) → £175,000 (Nov 2024) | +56% over 8 yrs |
| 3, Drake Gardens | £112,496 (May 2019) → £165,000 (May 2024) | +47% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Drake Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swaffham CofE Primary Academy 215 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Nicholas Hamond Academy 710 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School 241 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Swaffham Meadow Primary School 61 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Inadequate Report | 1.3 mi |
| Fred Nicholson School 195 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus 80 pupils | Other independent school Plymouth Brethren Christian Church | 7–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
GP surgeries
- Campingland Surgery
Campingland, Swaffham · 0.9 mi - Manor Farm Medical Centre
Mangate Street, Swaffham · 1.1 mi - Plowright Medical Centre
1 Jack Boddy Way, Swaffham · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Swaffham Express · 0.2 mi
- Iceland Iceland Swaffham · 1.1 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Swaffham 49/51 Market Place · 1.1 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Swaffham Supermarket · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 1.1 mi
- Boots · 1.1 mi
- Medpal Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Swaffham Community Hospital · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 61.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 655 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,549 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 71% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 76% | 92% |
Share of homes across Breckland with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Drake Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 42.1% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 50% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 89.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 12.6% | 10.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.4% | 23.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.6% | 16.9% |
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 22.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.5% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.3% | 12% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 42.6% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 14.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.6% | 40.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.5% | 32.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9% | 13.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.8% | 13.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Breckland.
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Estate agents near Drake Gardens
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