Welcome to Bawdeswell
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Breckland is a local government district in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in Dereham. The district had a population of 130,491 at the 2011 Census.The district derives its name from the Breckland landscape region, a gorse-covered sandy heath of south Norfolk and north Suffolk. The term "Breckland" dates back to at least the 13th century. The district is predominantly rural, with five market towns - Dereham, Thetford, Attleborough, Swaffham and Watton - and over 100 villages (full list below).
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
487 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
869 (2021) |
Density |
178 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.7 |
Ward |
Upper Wensum |
District |
Breckland |
Postcodes |
NR20 |
ONS ID |
E04006087 |
Council
Contact details for Bawdeswell Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Bawdeswell Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Bawdeswell Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Bawdeswell Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Bawdeswell Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Bawdeswell Parish.
Local News

24/02/2023: Breckland Mobile Food Store back on the road
Published: 24th Feb 2023 - Breckland Council
Centuries-old pub building could be converted | Eastern Daily Press
Published: 14th Sep 2022 - Eastern Daily Press
Breckland's Mobile Food Van is off road for repairs
Published: 1st Feb 2023 - Eastern Daily Press