Welcome to Gooderstone
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Gooderstone is a village situated in the Breckland District of Norfolk and covers an area of 11.29 km2 (4.36 sq mi) with an estimated population of 390 in 2007, reducing to 363 at the 2011 Census. It lies 6 miles (9.7 km) south west from Swaffham. The villages name means "Guthere's farm/settlement".Gooderstone is served by St George's Church in the Benefice of Cockley Cley.Gooderstone Primary School also serves the villages of Foulden and Oxborough. Gooderstone Water Gardens and Nature Trail is open daily throughout the year.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,129 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
400 (2021) |
Density |
35 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.0 |
Ward |
Bedingfeld |
District |
Breckland |
Postcodes |
PE33, PE37 |
ONS ID |
E04006117 |
Council
Contact details for Gooderstone Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Gooderstone Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Gooderstone Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Gooderstone Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Gooderstone Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Gooderstone Parish.
Local News
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Fears over stone curlew habitat could halt 5,000 Norfolk homes plan
Published: 18th Sep 2023
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Thousands of homes in Breckland to be blocked by rare bird
Published: 17th Sep 2023
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Stone-curlew habitat at risk of development
Published: 26th Sep 2023