Poringland
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.569, 1.347 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TG 26 02 |
| Population: | 5,132 |
| Dialling code: | 01508 (Brooke) |
The village and civil parish of Poringland sits on the southern fringe of the city of Norwich in the district of South Norfolk, in Norfolk, England. Historically a rural settlement, it now combines a compact historic core with substantial late‑20th and 21st‑century housing, making it a popular commuter community while still bordered by rolling Norfolk countryside and pockets of woodland.
Local life centres on village amenities such as shops, schools, pubs and sports clubs, and an active community that runs fairs, clubs and volunteer groups; many residents travel into Norwich for work, though small businesses and nearby agriculture remain part of the local economy. The mix of older buildings, modern housing and green space gives Poringland a pleasant semi‑rural character that’s particularly attractive to families.
Postcode districts covering Poringland
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Lowestoft 17 miles27.4 km
- Great Yarmouth 16 miles25.8 km
- Beccles 12.3 miles19.8 km
- North Walsham 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Diss 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Attleborough 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Bradwell 14.8 miles23.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Framingham Earl Parish 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Poringland Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Framingham Pigot Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Alpington and Yelverton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Yelverton Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Howe Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Alpington Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stoke Holy Cross Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Brooke Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Shotesham Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Caistor St. Edmund and Bixley Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Poringland
NR14 7WS, NR14 7JX, NR14 7JN, NR14 7FF, NR14 7SN, NR14 7UR, NR14 7WQ, NR14 7RT, NR14 7WY … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Stansted Airport 66.7 miles107.4 km
- Norwich Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Brundall Gardens Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels near Poringland Ad
- The Assembly House 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Dragons Den 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
- George Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- St Giles House Hotel 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Georgian Townhouse 4.9 miles7.9 km
Schools in Poringland
- Poringland Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 4 miles6.4 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5 miles8.1 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 17.4 miles28 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 17.5 miles28.2 km