Welcome to Lyng
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Lyng is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is situated on the River Wensum, some 10 km (6.2 mi) north-east of the town of East Dereham and 20 km (12 mi) north-west of the city of Norwich.The village's name is likely derived from the Old English wordhlinc', meaning 'bank', 'ledge', or 'terrace'.The civil parish has an area of 7.99 km2 (3.08 sq mi) and in the 2011 census had a population of 807 in 356 households. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the Elmham and Mattishall division of Norfolk County Council and the Upper Wensum ward of Breckland District Council.St. Margaret's Church and The Fox public house are located closer to the river with Lyng Stores and Tea Room located centrally in the village.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
799 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
856 (2021) |
Density |
107 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.1 |
Ward |
Upper Wensum |
District |
Breckland |
Postcodes |
NR9 |
ONS ID |
E04006143 |
Council
Contact details for Lyng Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Lyng Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Lyng Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Lyng Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Lyng Parish.
Local News
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Weird Norfolk: The great stone of Lyng
Published: 15th Dec 2017
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Green light for solar farm capable of powering 7000 homes
Published: 16th Feb 2021
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The best pubs for a Sunday roast in Norfolk
Published: 14th Nov 2021