Overview for Dereham Road, MELTON CONSTABLE, NR24 2EA

Introduction

Melton Constable is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 6.96 km2 (2.69 sq mi) and had a population of 518 in 225 households at the 2001 census. The population had increased to 618 at the 2011 Census. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of North Norfolk. The village sits on fairly high ground south-west of Holt.

The place-name Melton Constable is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Maeltuna. This may mean either 'middle town' or 'mill town'. There is a reference to 'Constabularius de Melton' in 1197, as the land was held by the constable of the bishop of Norwich.

Melton Constable Hall is regarded as the finest specimen of the Christopher Wren style of house.

The parish church of St Peter's, Melton Constable is located within Melton Constable park; it contains many monuments to the Astley family, who formerly resided at Melton Constable Hall.

The village was struck by an F0/T1 tornado on 23 November 1981, as part of the record-breaking nationwide tornado outbreak on that day.

The River Bure has its source in the parish, just south of the village, roughly half-way between the village and the parish church.

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Summary for Dereham Road, MELTON CONSTABLE, NR24 2EA

East of England
This postcode is in the parish of
Brinton
in
Stody
within
North Norfolk
in
Norfolk
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near NR24 2EA

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
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0
In Progress
0
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0
Cancelled
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Road Safety near NR24 2EA

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Dereham Road, NR24 2EA that have been reported to Norfolk Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near NR24 2EA

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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 Holt neighbourhood.

Norfolk Constabulary

Holt Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
21
Dec 2023
8
Violent Crime
Jan 2024
19
Dec 2023
15
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
8
Dec 2023
1

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the North Norfolk parliamentary constituency.

North Norfolk is a constituency in the East of England region of England. The seat has been held by Duncan Baker (Conservative) since December 2019.

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Most Recent House Sales for Dereham Road, NR24 2EA

CARINYA DEREHAM ROAD, NR24 2EA
15 Oct 2001
£155,000
CARINYA DEREHAM ROAD, NR24 2EA
24 Nov 1995
£73,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Coordinates for NR24 2EA

Latitude
52.875836
Longitude
1.040023

Residents at NR24 2EA

Households
1
Male
2
Female
0
People per Household
2.00

Sunrise and Sunset at NR24 2EA

Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
18:27

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

NR24 2EA is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear9.03%
Cloudy51.39%
Rain8.10%
Windy31.48%
Other0.00%

Population

North Norfolk
102,000

Deprivation Index

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

Companies Registered at NR24 2EA

Active
None

Postcode Details for NR24 2EA

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

28 Mar 2024
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1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
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