Overview for Townsend Lane, WEDMORE, BS28 4TJ

Introduction

Wedmore is a large village and civil parish in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on raised ground, in the Somerset Levels between the River Axe and River Brue, often called the Isle of Wedmore. The parish consists of three main villages: Wedmore, Blackford and Theale, with the 17 hamlets of Bagley, Blakeway, Clewer, Crickham, Cocklake, Heath House, Latcham, Little Ireland, Middle Stoughton, Mudgley, Panborough, Sand, Stoughton Cross, Washbrook, West End, West Ham and West Stoughton. The parish of Wedmore has a population of 3,318 according to the 2011 census.

Its facilities include a medical and dental practice, pharmacy, butcher's, a village store with off licence, three pubs, restaurant, café and several other local shops. It is 4 miles (6 km) south of Cheddar, 7 miles (11 km) west of the city of Wells and 7 miles (11 km) north west of Glastonbury.

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Summary for Townsend Lane, WEDMORE, BS28 4TJ

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Wedmore
in
King Alfred
within
Somerset
Rural/Urban
Hamlet and isolated dwellings   ?

Roadworks near BS28 4TJ

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

Road Safety near BS28 4TJ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Townsend Lane, BS28 4TJ that have been reported to Avon and Somerset Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near BS28 4TJ

View traffic levels near Townsend Lane, BS28 4TJ from official Department for Transport counts.

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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 Sedgemoor North East neighbourhood.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Sedgemoor North East Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
41
Dec 2023
34
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
8
Dec 2023
14
Burglary
Jan 2024
6
Dec 2023
4

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Wells parliamentary constituency.

Wells is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by James Heappey (Conservative) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Townsend Lane, BS28 4TJ

NUTBUSH COTTAGE TOWNSEND LANE, BS28 4TJ
13 Oct 2017
£592,500
LAVER HILL COTTAGE TOWNSEND LANE, BS28 4TJ
5 Apr 2012
£695,000
LAVER HILL COTTAGE TOWNSEND LANE, BS28 4TJ
1 Sep 2003
£410,000
NUTBUSH COTTAGE TOWNSEND LANE, BS28 4TJ
2 Sep 1999
£275,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for BS28 4TJ

Latitude
51.214537
Longitude
-2.793089

Residents at BS28 4TJ

Households
4
Male
6
Female
5
People per Household
2.75

Sunrise and Sunset at BS28 4TJ

Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
18:39

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

BS28 4TJ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear20.94%
Cloudy66.51%
Rain7.85%
Windy4.50%
Other0.20%

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at BS28 4TJ

Active
None

Postcode Details for BS28 4TJ

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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