Welcome to Priddy

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Introduction

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.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

4,459 hectares

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.

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Education

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Priddy Parish.

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Planning

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Priddy 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 Priddy Parish.

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Local News

Police swoop on illegal 'rave' in Mendip Hills

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Police swoop on illegal 'rave' in Mendip Hills

Published: 24th Oct 2023

Two motorcyclists dead in crash on Mendips

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Two motorcyclists dead in crash on Mendips

Published: 29th May 2023

Stunning picture of Northern Lights captured in Somerset

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Stunning picture of Northern Lights captured in Somerset

Published: 7th Nov 2023