Field Dalling is three miles inland from the North Norfolk coast at Morston. The nearest town, Holt, is five miles away and Norwich twenty-five. The area is almost entirely arable land in full agricultural use although there is very little employment on the land.The population of the village is about 250, with 223 on the electoral roll, and includes a mix of working families, the retired both local and from outside, a number of second homes which are occupied mostly at weekends and a small number of holiday homes to let. A small number of people work from home via the Internet.Like many country villages Field Dalling now has no school, shop, post office or pub, though these amenities are available in neighbouring villages. There is a well equipped village Hall which is active as a social centre.

Community events include a Christmas Concert and a Harvest Supper. The annual fete is shared with the Village hall Committee and the neighbouring parish of Saxlingham. Other special fund-raising events are planned for 2004.

The church dates from the thirteenth century, is one of the larger churches in the group and is in a fair state of repair. There are no critical problems with the fabric but a great deal of maintenance work to be done, the annual cost of which usually exceeds the restoration income. The church was recently rewired. The churchyard is well maintained, thanks to a good deal of willing voluntary help.

The church finances are closely controlled and the Parish Share has so far been fully paid every year, despite steep annual increases. There is a General Fund for all non-maintenance expenses, sourced by collections and donations, and a Maintenance Fund for repair and improvement work. The latter receives direct donations and is boosted by the proceeds of events organised by SARA., the St. Andrew's Restoration Association,