Shouldham

Shouldham is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 16.04 km² (6.19 sq mi) and had a population of 608 in 246 households at the 2001 census,^[1] the population reducing slightly to 605 at the 2011 census.^[2] It also contains a church (pictured) and a primary school (St Martins at Shouldham).

Shouldham
All Saints, Shouldham
Shouldham Location within Norfolk
Area	16.04 km2 (6.19 sq mi)
Population	605 (2011)
• Density	38/km2 (98/sq mi)
OS grid reference	TF678087
Civil parish	Shouldham
District	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Shire county	Norfolk
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	KING'S LYNN
Postcode district	PE33
Police	Norfolk
Fire	Norfolk
Ambulance	East of England
List of places UK England Norfolk 52.650979°N 0.47945°E / 52.650979; 0.47945

The villages name means 'homestead/village with an obligation'.

Shouldham is a parish of the Kings Lynn and West Norfolk district council, which is responsible for the most local services. Norfolk County Council is responsible for roads, some schools, and social services. For Westminster elections the parish forms part of the South West Norfolk constituency.