Wicklewood

Wicklewood

Church of St Andrew and All Saints
Wicklewood
Wicklewood shown within Norfolk
Area 8.75 km2 (3.38 sq mi)
Population 922 (2011)
• Density 105/km2 (270/sq mi)
OS grid reference TG075024
Civil parish
  • Wicklewood
District
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town WYMONDHAM
Postcode district NR18
Dialling code 01953
Police Norfolk
Fire Norfolk
Ambulance East of England
EU Parliament East of England
UK Parliament
Signpost in Wicklewood

Wicklewood is a village and civil parish in the South Norfolk district of Norfolk, England. It is located 11 miles (18 km) west of Norwich next to the market town of Wymondham, neighbouring the villages of Deopham, Hackford and Kimberley. It covers an area of 8.75 km2 (3.38 sq mi) and had a population of 886 in 345 households at the 2001 census,[1] which had increased to 922 at the 2011 Census.[2]

Governance

An electoral ward in the same name exists. This ward has a population of 3,308 at the 2011 Census.[3]

Amenities

The village has a small primary school, Wicklewood School, as well as a small church, St Andrews and All Saints.

Wicklewood has a local cricket team that participates in various Sunday League matches and was the holder of the Wicklewood Shield trophy won in 2006.

The village also has one public house called the Cherry Tree where the full range of Buffy's ales, made in Tivetshall St. Mary, can be tasted.

References

  1. ↑ "Wicklewood parish information". South Norfolk Council. 20 May 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2009.
  2. ↑ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 10 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 10 September 2015.


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