Welcome to Sparkford
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Sparkford is a village and civil parish in the South Somerset district of Somerset, England. The parish includes the village of Weston Bampfylde. It is situated near the junction of the A303 from London to Exeter and the A359 from Frome to Yeovil. In 1986 a bypass was built to take the main traffic on the A303 around the north of the village. The population is 617 mostly living along the old A303 and Church Road, which runs down to the former water mill and the church.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
659 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
728 (2021) |
Density |
110 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.8 |
Ward |
Camelot |
District |
South Somerset |
Postcodes |
BA22 |
ONS ID |
E04008756 |
Council
Contact details for Sparkford Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Sparkford Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sparkford Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Sparkford Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Sparkford Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sparkford Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Somerset County Gazette
Off-Grid Organics: vegetable box scheme in South Somerset
Published: 21st Jan 2024
Hosted and licensed by Somerset Live
35 new homes to be built near A303 despite sewage fears
Published: 17th Nov 2023
Hosted and licensed by Somerset County Gazette
A303 closed between Sparkford and Podimore in Somerset
Published: 4th Dec 2023