Welcome to Churchill
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Churchill is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of North Somerset, part of the ceremonial county of Somerset. It is located on the western edge of the Mendip Hills, about 8 miles (12.9 km) east of Weston-super-Mare, and about 15 miles (24.1 km) south-west of Bristol. The parish, which includes the village of Lower Langford and the hamlet of Upper Langford, has a population of 2,250.Although relatively close to large urban centres, Churchill has the character of a small country village. The village is settled around the junction of the A38 and A368 and is overlooked by Dolebury Warren, a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Windmill Hill to the north, and the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), to the south. Churchill, like many villages, grew around its medieval church, and has many listed buildings reflecting the history of the parish. There is one primary school, a secondary school, a post office, several shops and small businesses, three churches, and four pubs serving the area. There is also a doctor's surgery, allotments at Pudding Pie Lane, a hotel, and a number of bed and breakfast establishments. Recreation facilities include a sports centre with swimming pool, a dry ski slope and an outdoor pursuits. There are active cricket, football and skittles clubs, and many other leisure and sporting activities, including music and walking groups.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,150 hectares |
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Population |
647 (2021) |
Density |
56 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.8 |
Ward |
Chadlington and Churchill |
District |
West Oxfordshire |
Postcodes |
OX7 |
ONS ID |
E04008275 |
Council
Contact details for Churchill Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Churchill Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Churchill Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Churchill Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Churchill Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Churchill Parish.
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