Welcome to Woodnewton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Woodnewton is a village in Northamptonshire, England. Essentially a pair of parallel streets, the village lies to the north of a small stream, the Willow Brook, in Rockingham Forest. It is in North Northamptonshire. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 442 people, increasing slightly to 450 at the 2011 Census.The village's name means 'New farm/settlement'. The village is situated in the Forest of Cliffe, so 'wood' was added to signify that.Woodnewton is home to 'Clownfest', a fundraising operation inspired by Coco the Clown. There is a woodcarved statue of 'Coco the clown' in the Woodnewton village park. Coco the clown is buried in the graveyard of St Mary's parish church, which is situated to the western end of the village. Clownfest raised enough money to pay for the building of the current village hall, which is a central hub for the village. Other facilities include: Public House, Village hall, Church and a Pottery.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
564 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
439 (2021) |
Density |
78 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.9 |
Ward |
Oundle |
District |
East Northamptonshire |
Postcodes |
PE8 |
ONS ID |
E04006760 |
Council
Contact details for Woodnewton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Woodnewton Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Woodnewton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Woodnewton Parish.
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