Overview for Compton Dundon, SOMERTON, TA11 6QA

Introduction

Somerton (SUM-ər-tən) is a town and civil parish in the English county of Somerset. It gave its name to the county and was briefly, around the start of the 14th century, the county town, and around 900 was possibly the capital of Wessex. It has held a weekly market since the Middle Ages, and the main square with its market cross is today popular with visitors. Situated on the River Cary, approximately 8.8 miles (14.2 km) north-west of Yeovil, Somerton has its own town council serving a population of 4,697 as of 2011.

Residents are often referred to locally as Somertonians. The civil parish includes the hamlets of Etsome, Hurcot, Catsgore, and Catcombe.

Archaeological remains at Somerton are evidence of a Celtic settlement. The discovery of a high status cemetery in 2019, suggests that these local people adopted a more Roman lifestyle. During the Anglo-Saxon era, Somerton was an important political and commercial centre. After the Norman conquest of England the importance of the town declined, despite being the county town of Somerset in the late thirteenth century and early fourteenth century. Having lost county town status, Somerton then became a market town in the Middle Ages, whose economy was supported by transport systems using the River Parrett, and later rail transport via the Great Western Railway, and by light industries including glove making and gypsum mining.

In the centre of Somerton the wide market square, with its octagonal roofed market cross, is surrounded by old houses, while close by is the 13th century Church of St Michael and All Angels. Somerton also had links with Muchelney Abbey in the Middle Ages. The BBC drama The Monocled Mutineer was filmed in Somerton from 1985 to 1986.

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Summary for Compton Dundon, SOMERTON, TA11 6QA

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Compton Dundon
in
Somerton
within
Somerset
Rural/Urban
Village   ?

Roadworks near TA11 6QA

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
0
In Progress
2
Completed
8
Cancelled
1

Road Safety near TA11 6QA

Details of personal injury accidents in and around TA11 6QA that have been reported to Avon and Somerset Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near TA11 6QA

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Police

This area is policed by Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary split their policing area into 123 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Somerton and Langport neighbourhood.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Somerton and Langport Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
35
Dec 2023
30
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
5
Dec 2023
5
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
5
Dec 2023
4

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Somerton and Frome parliamentary constituency.

Somerton and Frome is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat) since July 2023.

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Most Recent House Sales for TA11 6QA

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for TA11 6QA

Latitude
51.103678
Longitude
-2.736652

Residents at TA11 6QA

Households
1
Male
1
Female
1
People per Household
2.00

Sunrise and Sunset at TA11 6QA

Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
18:39

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

TA11 6QA is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear21.71%
Cloudy66.53%
Rain7.61%
Windy3.98%
Other0.17%

Deprivation Index

58.1 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Companies Registered at TA11 6QA

Active
None

Postcode Details for TA11 6QA

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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