Welcome to Thurlton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Thurlton is a small village in South Norfolk, located 14 miles (22 km) south-east of the city of Norwich, and 9 miles (15 km) west of the Suffolk coastal town of Lowestoft. The villages name means 'Thorferth's farm/settlement'. Thurlton is on the edge of the Broadland marshes to the south of the River Yare, and is bordered by Norton Subcourse to the west of the river. The population of the parish at the 2001 census was 720, increasing to 779 at the 2011 Census. The area around the village is mainly agricultural. Thurlton is home to the Great Goliath Mill, a brick built windmill. The village has basic amenities, including a pub, shop and post office. Thurlton Primary School has about 100 pupils, including a ‘classroom of the future’ extension, complete with a wind turbine.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
522 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
946 (2021) |
Density |
181 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.5 |
Ward |
Thurlton |
District |
South Norfolk |
Postcodes |
NR14 |
ONS ID |
E04006605 |
Council
Contact details for Thurlton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Thurlton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Thurlton Parish.
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