In 1086, Debenham was a comparatively large village of 69 households in the hundred of Claydon.[5]
At the 2001 census the parish population was recorded as 1,728[6] increasing to 2,210 at the 2011 census though including the parishes of Aspall and Winston. It is currently estimated to be 2,274.[7]
In November 2020, filming on the thriller movie Confession started at Debenham Church. The film stars Colm Meaney.[9]
Village facilities
Village amenities and facilities include a post office, library, pharmacy, doctors' surgery, osteopath, a police station and fire station, cafes, a supermarket, a newsagents, green grocers, butcher, baker, florist and antiques dealer, and hardware and pottery outlets. There are currently two pubs, the Woolpack and the Debenham Lion.
St Mary's Arts Exhibition started in 1976 and runs each year during the summer.[10] There is also a yearly fete on High Street.[citation needed]
Debenham High School first opened in 1964 on Gracechurch Street and caters for 650 pupils aged 11–16. Debenham also has a primary school, Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School, for ages 5–11 on School Corner.[12]
