Welcome to Hockwold cum Wilton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Hockwold cum Wilton ("Hock/mallow wood and willow-tree farm/settlement") is 10 miles west of Thetford, Norfolk, England and is in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. It is located near several USAF airbases, notably RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall. It is situated on the boundary between the geographical areas of the Breckland – a region of sandy heathland now largely forested – and the flat, low-lying Fens, with some characteristics of both. The village is the location of the primary campus of Iceni Academy. Previously this was Hockwold Primary School. The village has two churches (St Peter's, now redundant and cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust, and St James') and a Methodist chapel.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,105 hectares |
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Population |
1,303 (2021) |
Density |
42 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.9 |
Ward |
Feltwell |
District |
King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
Postcodes |
IP26 |
ONS ID |
E04006322 |
Council
Contact details for Hockwold cum Wilton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Hockwold cum Wilton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Hockwold cum Wilton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Hockwold cum Wilton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Hockwold cum Wilton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Hockwold cum Wilton Parish.
Local News
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Here’s the latest planning applications submitted
Published: 13th Apr 2024
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West Norfolk Council hunts for gypsy and traveller sites
Published: 14th Jan 2024
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Man rescued from dyke in Hockwold cum Wilton near Brandon
Published: 9th Jun 2023