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 miles
- Lowestoft 17 miles
- Great Yarmouth 16 miles
- Beccles 12.3 miles
- North Walsham 17.5 miles
- Diss 16.6 miles
- Attleborough 14.4 miles
- Bradwell 14.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Framingham Earl Parish 0.5 miles
- Poringland Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Framingham Pigot Parish 1.2 miles
- Alpington and Yelverton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse Ward 1.5 miles
- Yelverton Parish 1.5 miles
- Howe Parish 1.6 miles
- Alpington Parish 1.6 miles
- Stoke Holy Cross Built-up area 2 miles
- Brooke Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Shotesham Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Caistor St. Edmund and Bixley Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Poringland
NR14 7TP, NR14 8SA, NR14 7FX, NR14 7JR, NR14 7FA, NR14 7RE, NR14 7GS, NR14 7UT, NR14 7UU … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 7.9 miles
- Stansted Airport 66.7 miles
- Norwich Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Brundall Gardens Railway Station 4.8 miles
Hotels near Poringland Ad
- SugarBeat Eating House 3 3.1 miles
- Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 2.9 miles
- Revado Hotel, Norwich City Centre 3 2.6 miles
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 4.8 miles
- The Kings Head Inn 2.1 miles
- The Castle 4.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Norwich City 4 4 miles
- Holiday Inn Norwich Ipswich Road 3 3.6 miles
- Dunston Hall 4 2.7 miles
- The Oaklands Hotel 3 4 miles
Schools in Poringland
- Poringland Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 3.6 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 4 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 4.6 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 5.9 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 6.3 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.3 miles
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 16.7 miles
- Snetterton Heath Estate 17.4 miles
- Blickling Hall Historic site 17.5 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 17.5 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 17.5 miles