Welcome to West Acre
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
West Acre is a village and civil parish in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district of the county of Norfolk, England. It covers an area of 14.49 km2 (5.59 sq mi) and had a population of 187 in 83 households at the 2001 census, the population increasing to 260 at the 2011 Census.All Saints' Church is a Grade I listed building. West Acre Theatre is a theatre, cinema and arts workshop created from a converted Primitive Methodist chapel. West Acre Priory of St Mary and All Saints was a monastic house, founded c.1100 by the de Toni family; the ruined priory gatehouse is Grade I listed. The village is on the Nar Valley Way pathway. West Acre is a parish of the Kings Lynn and West Norfolk district council, which is responsible for the most local services. Norfolk County Council is responsible for roads, some schools and social services. For Westminster elections the parish forms part of the North West Norfolk constituency, represented by James Wild (Conservative).
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,449 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
271 (2021) |
Density |
19 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.6 |
Ward |
Massingham with Castle Acre |
District |
King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
Postcodes |
PE32 |
ONS ID |
E04006374 |
Council
Contact details for West Acre Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in West Acre Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within West Acre Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for West Acre Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in West Acre Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for West Acre Parish.
Local News
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West Acre Stag Inn revamp project met with local objections
Published: 6th Jan 2024
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Revamp plans to transform historic pub into gastropub given green light
Published: 30th Jan 2024
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Furious row breaks out in tiny village after 200-year-old 'spit and sawdust' inn is turned into trendy gastrop
Published: 30th Jan 2024