Shouldham Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:52.651°N 0.4795°W
Os Grid Reference:TF678087
Official Name:Shouldham
Population:605
Population Ref:(2011)
Area Total Km2:16.04
Region:East of England
Civil Parish:Shouldham
Postcode District:PE33
Postcode Area:PE
Post Town:KING'S LYNN
Static Image:All Saints, Shouldham, Norfolk - geograph.org.uk - 321451.jpg
Static Image Width:240px
Static Image Caption:All Saints, Shouldham

Shouldham is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk.It covers an area of 16.04km2 and had a population of 608 in 246 households at the 2001 census,[1] the population reducing slightly to 605 at the 2011 census.[2] It also contains a church (pictured) and a primary school (St Martins at Shouldham).

The villages name means 'homestead/village with an obligation'.

Shouldham is a parish of the Kings Lynn and West Norfolk district council, which is responsible for the most local services. Norfolk County Council is responsible for roads, some schools, and social services. For Westminster elections the parish forms part of the South West Norfolk constituency.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/consumption/groups/public/documents/general_resources/ncc017867.xls Census population and household counts for unparished urban areas and all parishes
  2. Web site: Civil Parish population 2011. 29 August 2015.