Necton
| Necton | |
|---|---|
All Saints', Necton | |
Necton Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 15.48 km2 (5.98 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,923 UK census 2011 |
| • Density | 124/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TF878094 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Swaffham |
| Postcode district | PE37 |
| Dialling code | 01760 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Necton is a village situated on a turning off the A47 main road between Swaffham and East Dereham in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. As at the 2001 census it had a population of 1,865 residents and an area of 15.48 km2 (5.98 sq mi), increasing to a population of 1,923 at the 2011 census. It has a number of facilities including a primary school, playing field (the home of sunday league side Necton FC), social club, pub, post office a shop, a butcher's and an Asda Express fuel station at the top of the village along the A47.