A village is defined as a human settlement of a small size which is typically situated in a rural location and has a population of between 500 and and 2,500 people.
They are bigger then hamlets, but smaller then towns and are historically classified as a village when a church was built in the setting.
There are 6,116 villages in the UK. Bradfield, in South Yorkshire, holds the title of being the largest in the country, housing a population of 17,000 people.
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Alternatively, Whitwell in the East Midlands registered a population of 41 in the 2021 census, making it the smallest village.
In Sussex, there are 375 villages, but which is the smallest by population?
Using 2021 Census data – here are the ten smallest Sussex villages ranked by population.

9. Punnnett's Town - 608
With a population of 608, Punnett's Town is situated in the Wealden District and home to a restored Grade II listed stock mill - Blackdown Mill. Photo: Google Maps

10. Golden Cross - 609
With a population of 609, Golden Cross in the Wealden District completes out top ten. The village lies on the A22 road in the parish of Chiddingly. Photo: Google Maps

