Welcome to Goathurst
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The parish of Goathurst lies to the west of Bridgwater in Somerset, hidden at the foot of the Quantock Hills, access is via small country lanes and although only three miles from Bridgwater it has the appearance of an isolated rural community. The parish contains the village of Goathurst, the small hamlets of Andersfield and Huntstile and a number of scattered farms and lone dwellings. The parish is home to the Halswell Estate, which includes the Grade I Listed House and the Grade II Registered Park and Garden, of particular note are the Temple of Harmony (managed by the Halswell Park Trust) and Robin Hoods Hut (managed by the Landmark Trust). The parish boasts an active Village Hall and an interesting and unusual church. More information about the parish can be found on the Quantock online website.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
645 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
205 (2021) |
Density |
32 people/km2 |
Mean age |
51.6 |
Ward |
Quantocks |
District |
Sedgemoor |
Postcodes |
TA5 |
ONS ID |
E04008629 |
Council
Contact details for Goathurst Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Goathurst Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Goathurst Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Goathurst Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Goathurst Parish.