East Lexham's name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and derives from the Old English for 'leech homestead', likely in the sense of a physician.

[7] This was the last time separate population statistics were collected for the village as in 1935, the parish was merged with West Lexham.

The church possesses good examples of Nineteenth Century stained glass including one depiction of Saint Michael and the dragon installed by James Powell and Sons.

Furthermore, the church features examples of artwork by Richard Foster depicting the Nativity, Saint Andrew as a fisherman and the Day of Judgement.

East Lexham's war memorial takes the form of a ornate plaque depicting Saint Michael and the Dragon, located inside St. Andrew's Church.