Greenway Lane is in Fakenham and in North Norfolk district. NR21 8BY is located in the Lancaster North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenway Lane, Fakenham, NR21 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR21 8BZ, NR21 8DF, NR21 8DD, NR21 8DE, NR21 8BX, NR21 8DN, NR21 8AH, NR21 8AG, NR21 8DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR21 8BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 53.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 23.6% | 31.1% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 45.8% | -11.7% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 46.8% | 10.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 31.5% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 18% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 25.5% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.4% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 21.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 17.1% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.9% | 98.3% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 93.6% | 93.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 93.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenway Lane was 17.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Lancaster North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Greenway Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Lancaster North and the 78th lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Greenway Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1999-06-11 | £277,026 |
NR21 8BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 NR21 8BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Junior School Queen's Road , NR21 8BN | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fakenham Junior School Queen's Road , NR21 8BN | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fakenham Infant and Nursery School Norwich Road , NR21 8HN | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fakenham Infant & Nursery School Norwich Road , NR21 8HN | - not rated | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sculthorpe Church of England Primary School Creake Road , Sculthorpe NR21 9NQ | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Academy Field Lane , NR21 9QT | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fakenham High School and College Field Lane , NR21 9QT | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Lancaster School Highfield Road , NR21 9DQ | 2out of 4 | 383 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cafe | Unit 2 At, Langham Glass Ltd | 521 yd | |
| Waterfall Elior | Hain Frozen Foods, Holt Road | 521 yd | |
| Fakenham Tandoori | 14 Holt Road, Fakenham | 644 yd | |
| Megs Place | 9 Norwich Road, Fakenham | 691 yd | |
| Drifters | 20 Oak Street, Fakenham | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry IV | Henry Iv, Greenway Lane | 324 yd | |
| The Rampant Horse Inn | 3 Queens Road, Fakenham | 662 yd | |
| Fakenham Conservative Club | 1 Whitehorse Street, Fakenham | 756 yd | |
| Red Lion Lounge | 37 Market Place, Fakenham | 780 yd | |
| General Townshend Club Ltd | 16 Cattle Market Street, Fakenham | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River | 28-30 Wells Road, Fakenham | 585 yd | |
| Ben's Pizza Emporium | 87 Norwich Road, Fakenham | 705 yd | |
| New World Takeaway | 6 Oak Street, Fakenham | 729 yd | |
| Tin Yau | 38-40 Oak Street, Fakenham | 729 yd | |
| Norfolk Kebab & Pizza House | 3 Norwich Street, Fakenham | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Norwich Road | 745 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Holt Road | 745 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tescos, 17 Oak Street | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Field Lawn FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Cromwell Barn Health And Fitness Centre OAK STREET | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Fakenham Academy FIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Fakenham Sports And Fitness Centre TRAP LANE | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Fakenham Playing Field TRAP LANE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Fakenham Rugby Union Football Club Ltd OLD WELLS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.