Welcome to Barningham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Barningham is a village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, about twelve miles north-east of Bury St Edmunds. According to Eilert Ekwall, the meaning of the village name is the homestead of Beorn's people. The Domesday Book records the population of Barningham in 1086 to be 36. It has a primary school, a pub called the Royal George, a shop with a post office, a church, a hairdresser's, a village hall and a flower shop. The pharmaceutical company Fisons, founded by James Fison and Lee Charters in the late 18th century, began as a flour mill and bakery in the village. The building has since been developed into terraced homes.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,425 hectares |
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Population |
212 (2021) |
Density |
15 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.8 |
Ward |
Barnard Castle East |
District |
County Durham |
Postcodes |
DL11 |
ONS ID |
E04010592 |
Council
Contact details for Barningham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Barningham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Barningham Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Barningham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Barningham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Barningham Parish.
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