Welcome to Great Dunham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Great Dunham is a village situated in the Breckland District of Norfolk and covers an area of 818 hectares (3.16 square miles) with an estimated population of 325, including Kempstone and increasing to a measured population of 344 at the 2011 Census. The village lies 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of its sister village Little Dunham and 7 miles (11 km) by road north east from Swaffham. The village's name means 'Hill homestead/village.' It is served by St Andrew's church in the Benefice of Great Dunham.Great Denham used to have a smock mill which was superseded by a tower mill, now derelict. There was once a Dunham railway station serving the two sister settlements. It is now closed.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
818 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
348 (2021) |
Density |
43 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.4 |
Ward |
Launditch |
District |
Breckland |
Postcodes |
PE32 |
ONS ID |
E04006119 |
Council
Contact details for Great Dunham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Great Dunham Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Great Dunham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Great Dunham Parish.
Local News
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Great Dunham 254 acre solar farm approved despite concerns
Published: 19th Feb 2023
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One of the country’s largest solar farms given the go-ahead
Published: 21st Feb 2023
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Giant Norfolk solar farm to power 16,000 homes given the go-ahead | ITV News Anglia
Published: 18th Feb 2023