Greenacres is in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 7JA is located in the Magdalen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenacres, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 9AF, NR31 7JL, NR31 7ET, NR31 7JN, NR31 7ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR31 7JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 48.8% | 53.3% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 46.7% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 35.6% | 40.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 36.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 4.5% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 32.7% | 44.3% | 11.6% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 34.9% | -9.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 26.8% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 17.2% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 19.7% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| White | 95.3% | 94.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 89.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 89.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.5% | 76.7% | -22.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 37% | 13.5% | 23.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenacres was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% lower than the Magdalen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenacres has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Magdalen and the 164th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Greenacres, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-04-29 | £343,245 |
| 25 Greenacres, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-01-26 | £150,565 |
| 15 Greenacres, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-03-24 | £166,656 |
| 22 Greenacres, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2022-06-24 | £203,682 |
| 1 Greenacres, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-03-11 | £203,107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Herman Academy Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield VC CofE Primary School Homefield Avenue , Bradwell NR31 8NS | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary Academy Church Walk , Bradwell NR31 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy Orde Avenue , Gorleston-on-Sea NR31 6SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2, Woodfarm Lane | 499 yd | |
| St Mary Magdalen Church | Magdalen Square | 929 yd | |
| Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Memory Club | Magdalen Way | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn | 154 Beccles Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | 93 Magdalen Way | 951 yd | |
| The Majestic Chinese Takeaway | 101 Magdalen Way | 977 yd | |
| Joe's Chippy | 81 Magdalen Way | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Op | 73-75 Magdalen Way | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Herman Academy ORIEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 136 yd |
| Emerald Park WOODFARM LANE | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| Ormiston Venture Academy ORIEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Corporation Pitches - Magdalen Playing Field MAGDALEN RECREATION GROUND MAGDALEN RECREATION GROUND EDINBURGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Peterhouse C Of E Primary Academy PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGDALEN SQUARE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Bwell At Gorleston (Closed) Lowestoft Road | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 22 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 34.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 34.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.