Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley, and North Elmham are rural parishes in Breckland, Norfolk. The area is characterised by open farmland, hedgerows, and scattered woodland, typical of the Norfolk countryside. The River Wensum flows through the region, providing a natural feature that shapes the landscape. Villages here retain a traditional feel, with historic churches and local amenities serving small, close-knit communities.
The area is known for its agricultural roots, with farming playing a central role in the local economy. Swanton Morley is home to the historic All Saints Church, while North Elmham boasts the ruins of a Saxon cathedral. Bawdeswell, situated along the A1067, acts as a small hub with shops and services. The surrounding countryside offers quiet lanes and footpaths, popular with walkers and cyclists exploring the rural scenery.
On average Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham is £46,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
NR205HP
Church Road
NR204JU
Elsing Road
NR204LE
East Crescent
NR204PA
Harker's Lane
NR205FD
Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
NR205HH
Billingford Road
NR205JH
Cathedral Drive
NR205JW
Larch Grove
NR205NA
Stone Lane
NR205NG
Billingford Road
NR95QY
Lyng Road
NR95RJ
Wensum Road
NR95RN
Heath Road
NR204PQ
Mann's Lane
NR204PU
Dereham Road
NR204RF
Elmham Road
NR204SP
Harker's Lane
NR204TG
The Street
NR205AB
Eastgate Street
NR205AJ
Malthouse Lane
NR205EY
Greatheath Road
NR205JL
Oak Avenue
NR205PQ
Hollway Lane
NR95RX
Duffield Crescent
NR95RP
Heath Road