Area Info for North Pickenham (Norfolk)

North Pickenham (Norfolk, UK)

North Pickenham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, in the eastern part of England. It is part of the civil parish of Pickenham, which includes the surrounding rural area.

Geography and Location

The village is situated approximately 10 miles west of the town of Swaffham and about 20 miles west of Norwich, the county city of Norfolk. It lies within a predominantly agricultural region characterised by open fields and farmland.

History and Heritage

North Pickenham has a history that dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence in medieval times. The village has maintained its rural character over the years, with traditional buildings and farmsteads. The local church, St. Andrew's, is a notable historical structure, dating from the 14th century, and is a designated Grade I listed building.

Community and Amenities

The village is small and primarily residential, with limited amenities within the immediate area. Residents often rely on nearby towns for shopping, schools, and other services. The community is known for its peaceful rural setting and close-knit atmosphere.

Transport

North Pickenham is accessible by local roads, with no direct railway station in the village. The nearest train stations are located in Swaffham and Downham Market. The area is served by regional bus services connecting it to larger towns and cities.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape features typical Norfolk countryside, including open fields, hedgerows, and small woodlands. It offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy1.84 miles
South Pickenham Road, North Pickenham, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8DA
Necton VA Primary School2.19 miles
School Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8HT
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.21 miles
The Oaks, Ashill, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7AP
Swaffham CofE VC Junior School2.56 miles
Brandon Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7EA
The Nicholas Hamond Academy2.60 miles
Brandon Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7DZ
Swaffham CofE VC Infant & Nursery School2.66 miles
White Cross Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RF
Sacred Heart School2.86 miles
17 Mangate Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7QW
Sporle Church of England Primary Academy3.10 miles
82 the Street, Sporle, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2DR
Focus School - Swaffham Campus3.25 miles
Turbine Way, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7XD
Parker's Church of England Primary School3.74 miles
Pound Hill, Saham Toney, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7HP
Wayland Junior Academy Watton4.78 miles
Brandon Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AL
Great Dunham Primary School5.07 miles
Litcham Road, Great Dunham, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2LQ
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School5.08 miles
West Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AU
Wayland Academy Norfolk5.21 miles
Merton Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6BA
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy5.98 miles
Back Lane, Castle Acre, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2AR
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School6.16 miles
Church Street, Carbrooke, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6SW
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - East Dereham8.98 miles
31 Market Place, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AP
Partnerships in Care Lombard House10.50 miles
Anchor Corner, Little Ellingham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1JY
Scrivens Hearing Care At Hingham Surgery - Hingham10.55 miles
26-28 Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4JB
Oakview Hospital - East Anglia12.36 miles
Ellingham Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1AE
Brandon Health Centre13.48 miles
9 Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BU
AHP Suffolk (Brandon)13.68 miles
Brandon Leisure Centre, Church Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0JB
Thetford Community Healthy Living Centre14.21 miles
Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
Marie Stopes International Thetford Early Medical Unit14.21 miles
Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
AHP Suffolk (Thetford)14.21 miles
Thetford Healthy Living Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford, Suffolk, IP24 1JD
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Fakenham14.67 miles
17-19 Bridge Street, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9AG
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Thetford14.70 miles
20 Riverside Walk, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2BG
Fakenham Optometrists & Scrivens Hearing Care- Fakenham14.73 miles
25 Norwich Street, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9AF
School Lane Surgery14.77 miles
School Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AG
Anglia Community Eye Services Fakenham14.80 miles
2 Holt Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BQ
Cranmer House14.99 miles
Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8HR
The Hearing Company At Fakenham Medical Practice - Fakenham15.56 miles
Meditrina House, Trinity Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8SY
GP
Necton branch of Dr Haczewski & Partners1.83 miles
North Pickenham Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EF
Plowright Surgery1.83 miles
North Pickenham Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EF
Campingland Surgery2.72 miles
Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RD
Manor Farm Medical Centre2.83 miles
Mangate Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, Norfolk, PE37 7QN
Plowright Medical Centre3.23 miles
1 Jack Boddy Way, Swaffham, Norfolk, Swaffham, PE37 7HJ
Watton Medical Practice5.10 miles
24 Gregor Shanks Way, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6FA
Drs Hahn & Chilenge6.18 miles
The Green, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LA
Dr Collett & Dr Brown6.88 miles
Manor Drive, Litcham, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NW
Narborough branch of Dr Haczewski & Partners8.09 miles
Main Road, Narborough, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE32 1TE
Dr Walker8.57 miles
2 Chapel Lane, Dereham, Norfolk, Dereham, NR19 1LD
Forest Group Practice - Mundford Branch8.79 miles
Mundford Village Hall, St Leonards Street, Mundford, Thetford, IP26 5DW
Dr Tracey & Partners9.03 miles
Commercial Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1AE
Dr Rosbergen & Partners9.10 miles
27 Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EN
Dr Sconce & Partners9.60 miles
The Street, Marham, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9HP
Drs Simpson & Knott10.31 miles
Chapel Road, Boughton, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9AG
Hingham Surgery10.55 miles
Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4JB
Hospital
Swaffham Community Hospital2.88 miles
Sporle Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL
Dereham Hospital9.42 miles
Northgate, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EX
BMI The Sandringham Hospital15.49 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4HJ
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital15.59 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET
Mental Health Services (Adult Mental Health) The Fermoy Unit15.59 miles
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, PE30 4ET
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.89 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
Hellesdon Hospital21.24 miles
Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5BE
Norwich Community Hospital21.61 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU
Julian Hospital21.64 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TD
Colman Hospital21.66 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
St Michaels Hospital23.59 miles
Cawston Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NA
The Huntercombe Hospital - Norwich24.22 miles
Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5RH
North Cambridgeshire Hospital24.59 miles
The Park, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3AB
Princess Of Wales Hospital24.71 miles
Lynn Road, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Kelling Hospital25.19 miles
High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6QA
Highlands25.76 miles
219 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SQ
Pharmacy
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.91 miles
38 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7QH
Boots2.96 miles
37 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LA
Boots5.02 miles
1 Chaston Place, And 29 High Street, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6XE
Total Health Pharmacy5.10 miles
Total Health Pharmacy, 14 Gregor Shanks Way, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6FA
Lloydspharmacy8.57 miles
2 Chapel Lane, Toftwood, Dereham, NR19 1LD
Boots8.98 miles
35 Market Place, Dereham, NR19 2AP
Lloydspharmacy9.01 miles
The Orchard Surgery, Commercial Road, East Dereham, NR19 1AE
Theatre Royal Pharmacy9.10 miles
27 Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EN
Tesco Instore Pharmacy9.19 miles
Tesco Superstore, Kingston Road, Dereham, NR19 1WB
Boots10.47 miles
4 The Market Place, Hingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4AF
Mattishall Pharmacy12.21 miles
15 Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, NR20 3QA
Boots13.34 miles
32 - 34 High Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AQ
Boots13.48 miles
1 Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BU
Lloydspharmacy13.53 miles
The Guiltcross Club, Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF
Lloydspharmacy13.60 miles
7 Church Street, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AH
Tesco Instore Pharmacy14.10 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2RL
Leisure
Park
PICKENHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)1.74 miles
PEDDAR'S WAY AND NORFOLK COAST PATH2.47 miles
GREAT CRESSINGHAM3.29 miles
LEXHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)6.52 miles
LITCHAM COMMON6.62 miles
NARFORD HALL (Grade II Listed)7.18 miles
OXBURGH HALL (Grade II Listed)8.25 miles
LYNFORD HALL (Grade II Listed)8.50 miles
GREAT EASTERN PINGO TRAIL8.92 miles
BRECCLES HALL (Grade II Listed)9.85 miles
ELMHAM HOUSE (Grade II Listed)11.91 miles
STRADSETT HALL (Grade II Listed)11.99 miles
RAYNHAM PARK (Grade II Listed)12.13 miles
WEETING HEATH12.71 miles
BRETTENHAM HEATH13.53 miles
SENNOWE HALL (Grade II Listed)13.96 miles
Shop
Groceries
Necton Stores1.97 miles
25 Hale Road, Necton Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8EY
Co-op Swaffham2.83 miles
Swaffham, PE37 7DG
Iceland Swaffham2.87 miles
77/81 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AQ
ASDA Swaffham3.04 miles
Lynn Street, Swaffham, PE37 7AU
Three Ways Store3.10 miles
The Street, Sporle Swaffham Norfolk PE32 2DR
Tesco Swaffham (Superstore)3.18 miles
15 Brocks Rd, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HS
Swaffam Premier Store3.25 miles
Swaffam Service Station, Lynn Road, Swaffam Norfolk PE37 7AZ
Waitrose Swaffham3.34 miles
Castle Acre Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HT
SPAR Carbrooke4.96 miles
Spar, 4 Vulcan Place, IP25 6XU
Budgens Watton5.02 miles
High Street, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6XE
Tesco Thetford (Superstore)5.17 miles
3 Thetford Rd, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6BQ
SPAR Thetford Road5.43 miles
Spar Store, Wayland Garage Ltd, Norfolk, IP25 6PN
Castle Acre Convenience Store6.03 miles
Foxes Meadow, Castle Acre, Norfolk PE32 2AS
Co-op East Dereham8.48 miles
Toftwood, NR19 1AH
SPAR Iss Marham8.66 miles
Spar Store, Iss Marham, Norfolk, PE33 9NP
ALDI Napier Way8.67 miles
Dereham, NR19 1FS
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport22.46 miles
Cambridge City Airport37.59 miles
Bus Stop
Procession Lane (NW)0.12 miles
Procession Lane (SE)0.13 miles
bus shelter (SW)0.26 miles
bus shelter (NE)0.27 miles
Council Houses (W)1.25 miles
Council Houses (E)1.26 miles
Hall (NW)1.50 miles
Hall (S)1.51 miles
The Street (NE)1.55 miles
The Street (SW)1.56 miles
Church (E)1.57 miles
Church (W)1.58 miles
Reeves Farm (S)1.79 miles
School Road (SW)1.79 miles
Jubilee Way (SW)1.79 miles
School Road (NE)1.79 miles
Ferry Port
King's Lynn Ferry Landing17.35 miles
West Lynn Ferry Landing17.48 miles
Reedham Ferry North34.03 miles
Reedham Ferry South34.06 miles
Railway Station
Brandon Rail Station12.96 miles
Harling Road Rail Station13.73 miles
Attleborough Rail Station13.90 miles
Eccles Road Rail Station14.24 miles
Thetford Rail Station14.31 miles
Lakenheath Rail Station15.23 miles
Spooner Row Rail Station15.58 miles
Watlington Rail Station15.59 miles
Downham Market Rail Station16.08 miles
Wymondham Rail Station16.12 miles
Kings Lynn Rail Station16.88 miles
Shippea Hill Rail Station19.50 miles
Littleport Rail Station21.34 miles
Norwich Rail Station23.47 miles
Diss Rail Station23.57 miles
Manea Rail Station25.51 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PE37 8L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment276
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
THE BUNGALOW, BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LG		£452,531
2025-04-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2023-07-27   £180,000
Sold 2011-02-11   £235,000
Sold 2006-04-06   £220,000
Sold 1996-03-04   £73,000
HAWTHORNE LODGE
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8DX		£720,000
2024-08-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-03-21   £316,000
6, LIBERATOR VIEW
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LP		£335,000
2024-04-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-04-03   £225,000
THE PICKENHAM CENTRE (FLAT 1), BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LR		£360,000
2023-05-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
RIVERSIDE FARM, BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LG		£400,500
2021-12-22
detached
freehold
THE TRACK HOLME, SWAFFHAM ROAD
SOUTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LH		£310,000
2020-06-17
detached
freehold
2, BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LG		£270,000
2020-02-26
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-11-17   £67,000
7, BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LG		£290,000
2019-10-22
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-12-02   £65,950
8, LIBERATOR VIEW
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LP		£325,000
2019-02-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-07-01   £250,000
THE CROFT, SWAFFHAM ROAD
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8JU		£290,000
2017-08-18
detached
freehold
ELLIOTT HOUSE, BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LR		£250,000
2017-05-02
detached
freehold
OAKWOOD LODGE (2A), BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LG		£104,000
2017-03-31
terraced
freehold
4, LIBERATOR VIEW
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LP		£215,000
2016-04-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-07-11   £180,000
WOODLANDS HOUSE, BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LG		£326,000
2013-11-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-01-28   £249,995
2, LIBERATOR VIEW
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LP		£185,000
2013-05-03
detached (New)
freehold
BRECKLANDS COTTAGE, BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LG		£235,000
2007-08-17
detached
freehold
4, BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LG		£172,500
2006-06-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-08-16   £185,000
Sold 2003-02-03   £130,000
OAKWOOD LODGE (2), BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LG		£290,000
2005-12-19
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-05-10   £57,000
6, BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LG		£129,000
2001-08-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-12-22   £135,000
Sold 1995-05-26   £59,000
3, BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LG		£123,000
2001-02-20
detached
freehold
CAREY HOUSE, BRECKLANDS GREEN
NORTH PICKENHAM
SWAFFHAM
NORFOLK
PE37 8LG		£56,000
1997-06-27
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-06-30   £52,000
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