Welcome to Porlock

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Introduction

Porlock is a coastal village in Somerset, England, 5 miles (8 km) west of Minehead. At the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,440.In 2017, Porlock had the highest percentage of elderly population in Britain, with over 40% being of pensionable age as of 2010.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	2,107 hectares
Population	1,178 (2021)
Density	56 people/km2
Mean age	52.4
Ward	Porlock & District
District	West Somerset
Postcodes	TA24
ONS ID	E04008852

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Council

Contact details for Porlock Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Porlock Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Porlock Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Porlock Parish.

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Property

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

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Local News

Hosted and licensed by West Somerset Free Press

Motorcyclist dies in crash on A39 above Porlock Hill

Published: 22nd Apr 2024

Hosted and licensed by Somerset Live

A39 closed both ways after fatal crash near Porlock

Published: 22nd Apr 2024

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A39 traffic: Motorcyclist dies in crash near Porlock

Published: 22nd Apr 2024