| Hempnall | |
|---|---|
 St Margaret, Hempnall | |
  Hempnall Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 14.82 km2 (5.72 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,292 (2011) |
| • Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TM236942 |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR15 |
| Dialling code | 01508 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
Hempnall is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 14.82 km2 (5.72 sq mi) and had a population of 1,310 in 522 households at the 2001 census,[1] the population reducing to 1,292 at the 2011 Census.[2] For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of South Norfolk. Hempnall lies on the B1527 road, with neighbouring villages including Tasburgh and Saxlingham Nethergate.
The village's name means 'Hemma's nook of land'.
Facilities in Hempnall include a village hall, playing field, a primary school, and a doctor's surgery. The convenience store, formerly run by RS McColl, was rebranded Morrisons Local in 2023.[3] 'The Hempnall Trust', a village charity, runs The Hempnall Mill Centre at the site of Hempnall Mill.
- ^ "Hempnall parish information". South Norfolk Council. 27 March 2008. Archived from the original on 5 September 2008. Retrieved 20 June 2009.
- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ^ Houldey, Charlotte (20 June 2023). "Morrisons opening in Mccolls shop in Hempnall Norfolk". Norwich Evening News. Retrieved 29 October 2023.