Welcome to Orchard Portman
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Orchard Portman is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Taunton in the Somerset West and Taunton district. The village has a population of 150.The parish includes the hamlet of Thurlbear and the nearby Thurlbear Wood and Quarrylands Site of Special Scientific Interest. St Thomas' church in Thurlbear is home to the heaviest complete set (cast together at the same time) of four church bells in the world.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
674 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
131 (2021) |
Density |
19 people/km2 |
Mean age |
54.7 |
Ward |
Hatch & Blackdown |
District |
Taunton Deane |
Postcodes |
TA3 |
ONS ID |
E04008806 |
Council
Contact details for Orchard Portman Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Orchard Portman Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Orchard Portman Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Orchard Portman Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Orchard Portman Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Orchard Portman Parish.
Local News
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Latest planning applications in Taunton and Wellington area
Published: 28th Apr 2023
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These sites across Taunton, Wellington, Minehead and the Somerset coast could all be developed by 2040
Published: 29th Oct 2020
