Welcome to Winsham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Winsham is a village and civil parish 4 miles (6 km) south-east of Chard and 6 miles (10 km) from Crewkerne, in the South Somerset district of Somerset, England. The parish, which has a population of approximately 750 residents living in some 335 households, includes the hamlets of Whatley, Bridge, Purtington and Ammerham, and covers an area of approximately 12 square miles (3,100 ha).The village is on the southern border of Somerset, approximately 0.4 miles (0.64 km) from the Dorset border, which is marked by the River Axe. Administratively it is in Area West, South Somerset District Council, and has a Parish Council elected by residents. Winsham Parish Council was one of the first to be formed in 1894, shortly after the passing of the Local Government Act of the same year.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,222 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
737 (2021) |
Density |
60 people/km2 |
Mean age |
47.0 |
Ward |
Windwhistle |
District |
South Somerset |
Postcodes |
TA20 |
ONS ID |
E04008771 |
Council
Contact details for Winsham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Winsham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Winsham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Winsham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Winsham Parish.
Local News
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Published: 25th Oct 2023
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Published: 9th Feb 2024
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Published: 21st Jan 2024