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County or areaNorfolk
Postcode districtNR21
Telephone code01328
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 54 min4:31 am – 9:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 36 min8:06 am – 3:42 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People9,247 residentsin the Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough census areaMedian age 53.03,993 households73% of homes owner-occupied48% owned outright12% social rented, 15% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.3% unemployment rate53% of adults are economically active, 4,048 in work, 34% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 15%, health and social work 14%, construction 12%Getting to work: 27% work from home, 66% go by car, 1% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle30% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages27% of adults hold a degree or higher20% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 22°C, lows 12°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 2°C733 mm of rain a year, 18 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October41 days of air frost, 13 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 7°CJFebruary: 2 to 8°CFMarch: 3 to 10°CMApril: 5 to 13°CAMay: 7 to 16°CMJune: 10 to 19°CJJuly: 12 to 22°CJAugust: 12 to 22°CASeptember: 10 to 19°CSOctober: 8 to 15°CONovember: 4 to 10°CNDecember: 2 to 8°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksHempton Prioryhistoric site · 1.3 miRaynham Hallhistoric site · 2.4 miOld Squaw Lakelake · 2.1 miPointers Lakelake · 2.2 miBeacon Hillhill · under a mileGravel Pit Plantingwoodland · under a mileThe Rookerywoodland · 1.1 miNorth Elmham Castlecastle · 5.3 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesFakenham Commonpark · 1.6 mi · 29 haAldiss Community Parkpark · 1.6 miThe Greenpark · 4.9 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes22 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19705 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 18 Sep 202638 mi away, Southern North SeaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 24 Oct 202635 mi away, Southern North SeaSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: no mapped risk within 500 m of the centreSource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 4.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 12 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband31% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband91% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)2.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)4,242 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation73 m240 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 44 to 86 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalDereham Hospital8.9 miGP surgeryFakenham Medical Practice2.6 miPharmacyBoots1.8 miDentistDental Surgery1.8 miPolice stationDereham Police Station9.5 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi3 schools3 primaryPrimaryColkirk Church of England Primary Academyages 4-11, 55 pupilsunder a milePrimaryFakenham Infant and Nursery Schoolages 3-7, 207 pupils1.9 miSecondaryFakenham Academyages 11-18, 723 pupils2.6 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportNorwich Airport NWI20 miMajor airportLondon Stansted Airport STN69 miRailway stationSheringham18 miFerryKing's Lynn Ferry LandingKings Lynn19 miBus stops4 within a mileCar parkMillers Walk Car ParkFakenham1.8 miEV chargingOsprey Charging StationFakenham2.7 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the NR21 postcode district.


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135 Home improvement in Colkirk in 23 categories

 

 

15 Leisure in Colkirk in 4 categories

 

 

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43 Property services in Colkirk in 6 categories

 

 

95 Education in Colkirk in 20 categories

 

 

16 Business services in Colkirk in 7 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Colkirk

  • The Noon Gun - Little Fransham

    Main Road, Little Fransham, NR19 2JW

    9.4 miles away

    5 star reviewWent to see if the Noon Gun was open as the sign outside didn't show if it was open or ...

  • Indian Summer - Swaffham

    Bar

    30 Station Street, Swaffham, PE37 7HP

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewA fantastic meal with friendly and welcoming staff. A joy, the best we have eaten ever.

  • Docking Fish Bar - Docking, King's Lynn

    Bar

    Main Road Creake Road Walsingham Road The Green High Street, Docking, King's Lynn, PE31 8NG

    11.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat fish and chips, always hot and brown. love them

  • Earle Arms - Heydon, Norwich

    Bar

    29 Wells Road, Heydon, Norwich, NR11 6AD

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewA step back in time, with top class freshly prepared food, good beers and open fire.

  • Three Swallows - Stiffkey, Clay Next The Sea

    Bar

    18 The Quay Newgate Green, Stiffkey, Clay Next The Sea, NR25 7TT

    12.9 miles away

    4 star reviewNice friendly pub ... Dogs and people made welcome ... good food at reasonable prices ... Local Beer well kept ...

 

Top restaurants in Colkirk

  • O'Quigley's Bar - Hunstanton

    Irish Restaurant

    3 Le Strange Terrace, Hunstanton, PE36 5AJ

    17.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat pub love the motown music on jukebox downstairs! Reminds me of the bar from cheers! Recommend 100% good for Forest ...

  • Norfolk Riddle - Walsingham

    British Restaurant

    2 Wells Road, Walsingham, NR22 6DJ

    6.5 miles away

    5 star reviewMy parents had their 50th wedding anniversary lunch on 9 June 2012 for 30 guests. Herve and his team ...

  • Rembrandt - Easton

    61-65 Dereham Road, Easton, NR9 5EH

    16.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBest fish and chips ive ever had! Im Gluten Free to and they catered for me brilliantly! Such ...

  • Market Cross - Swaffham

    Dessert Restaurant

    15 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AB

    12.6 miles away

    4 star reviewWent to lunch great food lovely friendly people. Booked up for Sunday lunch on the strength of the lovely food

  • Balthazar wine bar - Holt

    Spanish Restaurant

    Lees Yard, Holt, NR25 6HS

    12.4 miles away

    4 star reviewFound this by accident for a well needed lunch. Great food and great company, really nice off the road location. ...

 

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Top hotels in Colkirk

  • Montague House - Sheringham

    3 Montague Rd, Sheringham, NR26 8LN

    17.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThursday 28th -Saturday 30th July Had the absolutely privilege to stay here at montague house for my birthday. Debbie and ...

  • Wicken View - Castle Acre

    35 Old Wicken, Castle Acre, PE32 2BL

    9.1 miles away

    4 star reviewA lovely Victorian house in a nice location,handy for all the local attractions,a very warm welcome indeed from Ann,John & ...

  • Greenbanks Hotel and Restaurant - Main Road, Great Fransham

    1 Nelson Place Main Road, Main Road, Great Fransham, NR19 2NA

    8.5 miles away

    4 star reviewI was taken to Greenbanks by my wife and family to celebrate my 70th birthday. The food was first class and ...

 

Top shops in Colkirk

  • Pollard Tyre Services - Fakenham

    Auto Repair Shop

    15 George Edwards Road, Fakenham, NR21 8NL

    2.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent qualtity tyres and very affordable prices! NO HIDDEN COSTS LIKE SOME. The price of the tyre included everything! I ...

  • Rossiters - Dersingham, Kings Lynn

    Auto Repair Shop

    36 Manor Road, Dersingham, Kings Lynn, PE31 6LD

    14.5 miles away

    5 star reviewYou will not find better than this for service, detail to attention, customer satisfaction and integrity. I would , and have ...

  • Church Farm Shop - Hethersett

    Farm Shop

    Norwich Rd, Norwich, Hethersett, NR9 3AS

    20.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWhat a lovely find.friendly staff lovely produce. The best braised steak pie ive ever tasted.i keep goin back for more. ...

  • People Tree - Holt

    Gift Shop

    10-11 Chapel Yard, Albert Sreet, Holt, NR25 6HG

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewA wonderful shop, beautiful items for sale. Cameron and Ellie were extremely helpful. Made my shopping experience a joyful one. ...

  • Pound Rooms - Wells next the Sea

    Gift Shop

    50 Staithe Street, Wells next the Sea, NR23 1AF

    10.5 miles away

    5 star reviewFound this little gem last summer. A wonderful quirky Aladdin’s cave. I visited everyday of our stay. Great gifts at ...

 

Top supermarkets in Colkirk

  • Tates Spar - Docking

    Station Road, Docking, PE31 8LS

    11.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWhat a great little store, lots of fresh produce and useful items, a post office and really friendly, helpful staff.

 

Top takeaways in Colkirk

  • Spice Of Swaffham - Swaffham

    Indian Takeaway

    2 Cley Road, Swaffham, PE37 7NP

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent meal, excellent Service. Just moved into the area, from Hornchurch, Essex. At first as there was no one else ...

  • Mariners of Dereham - Dereham

    18 Nunn's Way, Dereham, NR19 2AN

    9.4 miles away

    5 star reviewAllays the best in Dereham cook to order and a great staff

  • Supafry - Hunstanton

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    28-30 Greevegate, Hunstanton, PE36 6AA

    17.6 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Fish & Chips, the best in Hunstanton by far.

  • Pietros Pizzeria - Hunstanton

    2 Le Strange Terrace, Hunstanton, PE36 5AJ

    17.6 miles away

    5 star reviewWe have visited many times, and have always been delighted with the variety and hospitality

  • Marham Fish and Chip Bar - kings lynn

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    squires hill, kings lynn, pe339pn

    16.6 miles away

    4 star reviewi dont normally comment on take aways, but i just have to on this one, this really is by far ...

 

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Top health and beauty in Colkirk

  • Cutting Heads - Dersingham, King's Lynn

    Hairdresser

    Hunstanton Rd, King's Lynn PE31 6HH, Dersingham, King's Lynn, PE31 6HH

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewHad my first post-lockdown haircut today by Kerry at Cutting Heads. She did a wonderful job and so nice and ...

  • R J C Hair - Taverham, Norwich

    Hairdresser

    17 Victoria Road, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6NU

    17.1 miles away

    5 star reviewVery friendly Unisex hairdressers. Frequently outrageous conversation and competitive prices.

  • Professionally Trendy - Holt

    Hairdresser

    4 Albert Street, Holt, NR25 6HX

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewPROFESIONALLY TRENDY is the best Hair salon in Holt they have been around a long time as previously called DOROTHYS ...

  • Deborah Jane's - Fakenham

    Hairdresser

    32 Norwich Street, Fakenham, NR21 9AE

    1.9 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat hair salon .Great stylists, who cut well and always have a warm welcome for all the customers

  • Hair Studio Fakenham - Fakenham

    Hairdresser

    Stable Cottage/Oxborough La, Fakenham, NR21 8AF

    1.8 miles away

    5 star reviewReally lovely place to have hair & beauty done. Loved my nails & Facial.

 

Top home improvement in Colkirk

  • Stacey M J - Attlebridge, Norwich

    Carpenter

    Woodstock Fakenham Road, Attlebridge, Norwich, NR9 5TQ

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWe have used Mr Stacey for window replacement and the results have been excellent.

  • Wyer Electrical Services - Melton Constable

    Electrician

    20 Wellington Road, Melton Constable, NR24 2SE

    8.8 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat service,very helpful will always use them service at its best would recommend

  • J Stuart Removals - Sporle, King's Lynn

    Removal Service

    North End Newton Road, Sporle, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2DB, Sporle, King's Lynn, PE32 2DB

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent removal, Jamie and Peter couldn't have been more helpful. They were also very calm, which helped me!

 

Top leisure in Colkirk

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Top attractions in Colkirk

  • Teddy's Retreat - West Beckham, Holt

    Holiday Park

    West Beckham, Holt, NR25 6PH

    16 miles away

    5 star reviewA brilliant stay. Wonderful cottage. Lovely walk through fields, our 4 dogs adored the daily trips to the ...

  • Paintings (The Hayes Gallery) - Swaffham

    Art Gallery

    9 London Street, Swaffham, PE37 7DD

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThe Hayes Gallery in Swaffham is an Aladdin’s cave of beautiful artwork by varying artists. In old world settings, it’s ...

  • Hayes Gallery - Swaffham

    Art Gallery

    9 London Street, Swaffham, PE37 7DD

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service.

 

Top property services in Colkirk

Property services yet to be reviewed

 

Top education in Colkirk

 

Top business services in Colkirk

  • Swaffham Post Office - Swaffham

    Office Services

    49-51 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7LE

    12.6 miles away

    5 star reviewWould like to thank the lady who was training today what a brilliant job with doing my driving licence today ...