Located just south of the Norfolk border on the B1111 road between Stanton and Garboldisham, in 2011 it had a population of 653.

It shares a parish council with neighbouring Knettishall.

All Saints' Church is at the geographical centre of the village, it has regular services and is part of the United Benefice of Stanton, Hopton, Market Weston, Barningham & Coney Weston.

The primary school feeds students both to Thurston Community College in Thurston and Ixworth Free School in Ixworth.

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