Welcome to Priddy
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Priddy is a village in Somerset, England in the Mendip Hills, close to East Harptree and 4 miles (6 km) north-west of Wells. It is in the local government district of Mendip. The village lies in a small hollow near the summit of the Mendip range of hills, at an elevation of nearly 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea-level, and has evidence of occupation since neolithic times. There are remains of lead mining activities and caves in the limestone beneath the village. It is the venue for the annual Priddy Folk Festival. The Sheep Fair, was last held in 2013.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
4,459 hectares |
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Population |
1,099 (2021) |
Density |
25 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.0 |
Ward |
Chewton Mendip and Ston Easton |
District |
Mendip |
Postcodes |
BA5, BS40 |
ONS ID |
E04008578 |
Council
Contact details for Priddy Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Priddy Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Priddy Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Priddy Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Priddy Parish.
Local News
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Police swoop on illegal 'rave' in Mendip Hills
Published: 24th Oct 2023
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Two motorcyclists dead in crash on Mendips
Published: 29th May 2023
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Stunning picture of Northern Lights captured in Somerset
Published: 7th Nov 2023