Overview for Oxburgh Square, FAKENHAM, NR21 7JP

Introduction

Fakenham is a market town and civil parish in Norfolk, England. It is situated on the River Wensum, about 25 miles (40 kilometres) north west of Norwich. The town is the junction of several local roads, including the A148 from King's Lynn to Cromer, the A1067 to Norwich and the A1065 to Swaffham.

The civil parish has an area of 3.49 sq mi (9.0 km2) and in the 2001 census had a population of 7,357 in 3,292 households, the population increasing to 7,617 at the 2011 census. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of North Norfolk.

Fakenham has been a market town since 1250, particularly known for its corn, barley and wheat trading, and in the 19th century it became noted for its printing. Fakenham Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue to the south of Fakenham.

The town has a long name of Fakenham Lancaster which derives from the ownership of the manor in 1377 being transferred to John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster. The name continues to be used today, including on recently placed history trail plaques around the town, and also the two wards that cover the town, for the purpose of electing councillors to North Norfolk District Council, are called Lancaster North and Lancaster South.

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Summary for Oxburgh Square, FAKENHAM, NR21 7JP

East of England
This postcode is in the parish of
Helhoughton
in
The Raynhams
within
North Norfolk
in
Norfolk
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near NR21 7JP

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
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In Progress
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Completed
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Cancelled
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Road Safety near NR21 7JP

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Oxburgh Square, NR21 7JP that have been reported to Norfolk Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near NR21 7JP

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Police

This area is policed by Norfolk Constabulary.

Norfolk Constabulary split their policing area into 49 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Fakenham neighbourhood.

Norfolk Constabulary

Fakenham Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
19
Dec 2023
24
Public Order
Jan 2024
11
Dec 2023
7
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
9
Dec 2023
4

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Broadland parliamentary constituency.

Broadland is a constituency in the East of England region of England. The seat has been held by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) since December 2019.

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Most Recent House Sales for Oxburgh Square, NR21 7JP

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for NR21 7JP

Latitude
52.793037
Longitude
0.737

Residents at NR21 7JP

Households
20
Male
18
Female
19
People per Household
1.85

Sunrise and Sunset at NR21 7JP

Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
18:28

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

NR21 7JP is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear9.90%
Cloudy55.38%
Rain8.33%
Windy26.33%
Other0.06%

Population

North Norfolk
102,000

Deprivation Index

31.0 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at NR21 7JP

Active
None

Postcode Details for NR21 7JP

Introduced
1 Jun 1981

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Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
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