Welcome to Longham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Longham is a village situated in the Breckland District of Norfolk and covers an area of 540 hectares (2.1 square miles) with a population of 219 in 100 households at the 2001 census, increasing to a population of 224 in 99 households at the 2011 Census. Longham lies 5 miles (8.0 km) north-west of Dereham and 11 miles (18 km) south of Fakenham. The villages name means 'homestead/village of Lawa's people'. Longham is served by the mediaeval church of St. Andrew & St. Peter in the Benefice of Gressenhall. It is a grade II* listed building.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
540 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
236 (2021) |
Density |
44 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.4 |
Ward |
Lincoln |
District |
Breckland |
Postcodes |
NR19 |
ONS ID |
E04006141 |
Council
Contact details for Longham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Longham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Longham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Longham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Longham Parish.
Local News
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Family's 'forever home' cannot be built due to development halt
Published: 5th May 2022
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Cat rescue centre to undergo major re-fur-bishment
Published: 8th Nov 2017