Welcome to Compton Bishop

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Introduction

Compton Bishop is a small village and civil parish, at the western end of the Mendip Hills in the English county of Somerset. It is located close to the historic town of Axbridge. Along with the village of Cross and the hamlets of Rackley and Webbington it forms the parish of Compton Bishop and Cross.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

861 hectares

Population

623 (2021)

Density

72 people/km2

Mean age

46.5

Ward

Axevale

District

Sedgemoor

Postcodes

BS25, BS26

ONS ID

E04008621


Council

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

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Education

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

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Compton Bishop Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Compton Bishop Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Compton Bishop 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 Compton Bishop Parish.

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Local News

Planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council | Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

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Planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council | Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Published: 8th Mar 2023

Plans to demolish Sedgemoor hotel to make way for car park

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Plans to demolish Sedgemoor hotel to make way for car park

Published: 25th Nov 2023

Decade-long push for improved A38 safety in Mendip Hills could finally happen

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Decade-long push for improved A38 safety in Mendip Hills could finally happen

Published: 1st Jun 2023