Population 779 (2011) Area 19.95 km² | OS grid reference TF694163 Region East Sovereign state United Kingdom | |
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District King's Lynn and West Norfolk | ||
East Winch is a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk, a few miles south-east of King's Lynn. It covers an area of 19.95 km2 (7.70 sq mi) and had a population of 782 in 325 households at the 2001 census, the population reducing to 779 at the 2011 Census.
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Map of East Winch, King's Lynn, UK
It once had an East Winch railway station, on the line between Swaffham and King's Lynn. It is now located on the A47 road, which follows the former railway's route. The village is also home to Adrian Flux Insurance Services' headquarters, a major employer in the area.
Governance
East Winch is a parish of the Kings Lynn and West Norfolk district council, which is responsible for the most local services, and for Westminster elections it forms part of the North West Norfolk constituency, represented by Henry Bellingham (Conservative). Norfolk County Council is responsible for roads, some schools, and social services, and the county councillor is Richard Toby Coke (UKIP).