Welcome to Withypool and Hawkridge
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Withypool (formerly Widepolle, Widipol, Withypoole) is a small village in Somerset, England, near the centre of Exmoor National Park and close to the border with Devon. The word Withy means "willow". The civil parish, known as Withypool and Hawkridge, covers 3,097 hectares (7,653 acres), includes the village of Hawkridge and has a population around 201.Withypool is in the Barle Valley on the River Barle. The village lies on the route of the Two Moors Way and the Celtic Way Exmoor Option. To the southwest of the village lie Withypool Common and Withypool Hill.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,103 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
217 (2021) |
Density |
7 people/km2 |
Mean age |
52.3 |
Ward |
Exmoor |
District |
West Somerset |
Postcodes |
TA22, TA24 |
ONS ID |
E04008867 |
Council
Contact details for Withypool and Hawkridge Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Withypool and Hawkridge Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Withypool and Hawkridge Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Withypool and Hawkridge Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Withypool and Hawkridge Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Withypool and Hawkridge Parish.
Local News
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Planning applications and decisions for Exmoor and West Somerset
Published: 4th Feb 2024
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All the latest road closure announcements for West Somerset
Published: 18th Feb 2024
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Volunteers restore damaged iconic road signs in Exmoor National Park
Published: 10th Oct 2023