Welcome to Ashcott

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Introduction

Ashcott is a small village and civil parish located in the Sedgemoor area of Somerset in the south-west of England. The village has a population of 1,186. The parish includes the hamlets of Ashcott Corner, Berhill, Buscott, Nythe and Pedwell. The village has five pubs and its own brewer, Moor Beer. It has a church, shop, a primary school and an all-through independent school. The annual Ashcott BeerFest is held on the Coronation playing fields at the end of June/beginning of July each year. It raises money for the Playing Fields, Cheeky Chimps Pre-School and the Ashcott Primary School PTA.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

964 hectares

Population

1,168 (2021)

Density

121 people/km2

Mean age

48.0

Ward

East Polden

District

Sedgemoor

Postcodes

BA16, BA6, TA7

ONS ID

E04008602


Council

Contact details for Ashcott Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Ashcott Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Ashcott Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Ashcott Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Ashcott Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Ashcott Parish.

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Local News

North Newton plans to demolish garage for new homes | Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

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North Newton plans to demolish garage for new homes | Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Published: 31st Mar 2024

Somerset Council: Latest planning applications for Sedgemoor

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Somerset Council: Latest planning applications for Sedgemoor

Published: 29th Sep 2023

Ashcott horse knackery gets approval, despite significant opposition

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Ashcott horse knackery gets approval, despite significant opposition

Published: 13th Jan 2017