Raynham, Norfolk

Raynham
Raynham
Location within Norfolk
Area16.75 km2 (6.47 sq mi)
Population330 (2011)
 Density20/km2 (52/sq mi)
OS grid referenceTF875245
Civil parish
  • Raynham
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townFAKENHAM
Postcode districtNR21
Dialling code01328
PoliceNorfolk
FireNorfolk
AmbulanceEast of England

Raynham is a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk, consisting of the villages of South, East and West Raynham. It covers an area of 16.75 km2 (6.47 sq mi) and had a population of 257 in 113 households at the 2001 census, increasing to 330 at the Census 2011. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of North Norfolk.

The name 'Raynham' means 'Regna's homestead/village' or 'Regna's hemmed-in land'.