Welcome to Halvergate
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Halvergate is a relatively small village in the county of Norfolk, situated approximately 4 miles from Acle and 6 miles from Great Yarmouth and sits between the rivers Bure and Yare. It comes under the jurisdiction of Norfolk County Council and Broadland District Council. In the 2001 census, it had a population of 607 in 243 households. To the East of the village are the Halvergate Marshes, covering an area of approximatley 2,642 hectares (10.20 square miles) of which 1,432.7 hectares (3,540 acres) are a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Originally an estuary, the area was drained in the 1600’s and converted to grazing marsh with the help of windpumps/windmills and drainage ditches to graze sheep and cattle. Halvergate Marshes is the largest area of traditionally managed grazing marsh in the Broadland area.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,465 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
584 (2021) |
Density |
24 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.7 |
Ward |
Marshes |
District |
Broadland |
Postcodes |
NR13, NR30 |
ONS ID |
E04006225 |
Council
Contact details for Halvergate Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Halvergate Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Halvergate Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Halvergate Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Halvergate Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Halvergate Parish.