Welcome to Wormegay
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Wormegay is a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is situated some 9 kilometres (5.6 miles) south of King's Lynn and 60 km (37 mi) west of Norwich.It covers an area of 12.18 km2 (4.7 sq mi) and had a population of 339 in 141 households at the 2001 census, the population increasing to 359 at the 2011 census.For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Norfolk County Council is responsible for roads, some schools, and social services. For Westminster elections the parish forms part of the North West Norfolk constituency. The place-name 'Wormegay' is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, and means 'the island of Wyrm's people'.The parish church is a Grade II* listed building. Just to the west of the village centre lies Wormegay Castle, a motte-and-bailey earthwork.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,218 hectares |
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Population |
407 (2021) |
Density |
33 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.6 |
Ward |
Airfield |
District |
King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
Postcodes |
PE33 |
ONS ID |
E04006382 |
Council
Contact details for Wormegay Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Wormegay Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wormegay Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Wormegay Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Wormegay Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wormegay Parish.
Local News
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Plans for solar farm in Wormegay near King's Lynn refused
Published: 15th Mar 2024
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Wormegay: Plans to expand Alfred Pearce veg processing plant
Published: 22nd Jul 2023
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People in parts of West Norfolk told to expect flooding after heavy rainfall
Published: 5th Jan 2024