Welcome to Wedmore
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Wedmore has been a settlement since early times; recent discoveries have unearthed remains of the Bronze and Iron Ages. Several Roman sites have also been found, and in Saxon times Wedmore belonged to the Kings of Wessex. King Alfred is said to have signed a peace treaty with Guthrum of the Danes in Wedmore. The village has pubs and restaurants with a Post Office, village store, delicatessen, chemist and fashion shops. There are also gift shops, hairdressers, butcher, fishmonger and many more retail outlets.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
4,165 hectares |
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Population |
3,288 (2021) |
Density |
79 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.1 |
Ward |
Wedmore and Mark |
District |
Sedgemoor |
Postcodes |
BA5, BS28 |
ONS ID |
E04008650 |
Council
Contact details for Wedmore Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Wedmore Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wedmore Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Wedmore Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wedmore Parish.
Local News
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Plan to convert house near Bridgwater into children's home
Published: 6th Apr 2024
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Somerset Council: Plans for 30 homes in Wedmore turned down
Published: 21st Feb 2024
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Somerset Council: Latest planning applications for Sedgemoor
Published: 29th Sep 2023