Welcome to Somerton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Somerton is a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It comprises the twin villages of East Somerton and West Somerton and is situated some 14 km (8.7 mi) north of the town of Great Yarmouth, 35 km (22 mi) north-east of the city of Norwich, and 2 km (1.2 mi) from the sea.The civil parish has an area of 8.25 km2 (3.19 sq mi) and in the 2001 census, had a population of 257 in 93 households, the population increasing to 289 at the 2011 Census. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of Great Yarmouth.The church of West Somerton St Mary is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
800 hectares |
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Population |
307 (2021) |
Density |
38 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.2 |
Ward |
The Astons and Heyfords |
District |
Cherwell |
Postcodes |
OX25 |
ONS ID |
E04008080 |
Council
Contact details for Somerton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Somerton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Somerton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Somerton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Somerton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Somerton Parish.
Local News
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Photographer snaps rarely-seen otters at home in the water in Banbury town centre
Published: 14th Nov 2023
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Plans to turn grade II listed farm near Bicester into houses
Published: 3rd May 2023
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Published: 23rd Jun 2008