Welcome to Watton

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Introduction

Watton is a market town in the district of Breckland in the English county of Norfolk, about 25 miles (40 km) west-southwest of Norwich and 14.5 miles (23.3 km) northeast of Thetford. The annual Wayland Agricultural Show in its west is one of the oldest one-day such shows in England.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	720 hectares
Population	8,801 (2021)
Density	1,222 people/km2
Mean age	46.5
Ward	Watton
District	Breckland
Postcodes	IP25
ONS ID	E04006187

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Council

Contact details for Watton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Watton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Watton Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Watton Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Watton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Watton Parish.

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Local News

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Flying Fish pub in Carbrooke to be turned into restaurant

Published: 19th Apr 2024

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The Stow Bedon stink

Published: 3rd Apr 2024

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Birch's Park Homes planning row with Breckland Council

Published: 30th Mar 2024