Alpington | |
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Alpington shown within Norfolk | |
Area | 2.18 km2 (0.84 sq mi) |
Population | 477 (2011 census) |
• Density | 219/km2 (570/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TG294018 |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NORWICH |
Postcode district | NR14 |
Police | Norfolk |
Fire | Norfolk |
Ambulance | East of England |
EU Parliament | East of England |
Alpington is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is situated about six miles (10 km) south-east of Norwich and is closely associated with Yelverton just to the north.
The civil parish has an area of 2.18 square kilometres and in the 2001 census had a population of 460 in 199 households, increasing to 477 at the 2011 Census. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of South Norfolk.
The village has a village hall, primary school and a pub, the 'Wheel of Fortune'.
Alpington and Yelverton are served by Ambassador Travel buses to Norwich and out to Seething and Loddon.