Green Way is in Swaffham and in Breckland district. PE37 7FD is located in the Swaffham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2011-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Way, Swaffham, PE37 7FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE37 7JA, PE37 7JB, PE37 7HZ, PE37 7XD, PE37 7JF, PE37 7HS, PE37 7JP, PE37 7XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE37 7FD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 49.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PE37 7FD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.3% | 17.6% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 55.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 14% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
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 (68.5%) 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 | 31% | 32.7% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -15.7% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 35.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 24.3% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 29.8% | 21.9% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 11.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 23.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 8.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 95.2% | 96.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Way was 179.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.6% higher than the Swaffham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Green Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Swaffham and the 23rd highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 6 Green Way, Swaffham, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-07-28 | £169,940 |
| Unit 5 Green Way, Swaffham, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2015-07-14 | £149,581 |
PE37 7FD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7FD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 197 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School White Cross Road , PE37 7RF | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaffham CofE Primary Academy Brandon Road , PE37 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sporle Church of England Primary Academy 82 the Street , Sporle PE32 2DR | 2out of 4 | 3,862 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 | 2,090 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 | 167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Summer | 30 Station Street | 624 yd | |
| G4S Facilities Management | Swaffham Community Hospital Sporle Road | 661 yd | |
| Swaffham Community Hospital | Swaffham Community Hospital Sporle Road | 661 yd | |
| Stanley’s Pad | 23 Lynn Street | 831 yd | |
| Margaret's Tea & Play | 69 Market Place | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Bar & Restaurant | 48 Station Street | 478 yd | |
| Horse & Groom | Horse And Groom, 40 Lynn Street | 796 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 87 Market Place | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Diner | 21 Lynn Street | 840 yd | |
| Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House | 29 Market Place | 874 yd | |
| Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway | 11-12 Market Place, Swaffham | 935 yd | |
| John's Mr Chips | 48 Market Place, Swaffham | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Castleacre Road | 254 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Brocks Road | 316 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Lynn Street | 843 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 77 Market Place | 981 yd | |
| Green Parrot Healthfoods Ltd | 89 Market Place | 1,020 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 | 834 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.