Welcome to Witheridge
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Witheridge is a village and civil parish in the North Devon district of Devon, England. In 2001 the population of the parish was 1162, reducing slightly to 1,158 at the 2011 Census. An electoral ward with the same name exists. The population at the above census was 2,313. Its name may be derived from the Old English for "Weather Ridge", which would fit with the village's somewhat exposed situation. Situated almost equidistant from Dartmoor and Exmoor, the village has earned the nickname the Gateway to the Two Moors Way. Butcher FJP Maunder established his business in the village in 1879, which taken over by his son became local butchers chain Lloyd Maunder. The village is home to two shops, a pub, restaurant and a cafe. There is also the home to Mid Devon Medical Practice. It is also home to a Gothic-style church, built circa 1500, and restored in 1841 and 1884. The stone pulpit located in the church is one of just 70 medieval stone pulpits in England.The village is twinned with Cambremer, France, and the two villages have annual exchange trips (although not solely for students).
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,804 hectares |
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Population |
1,558 (2021) |
Density |
56 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.6 |
Ward |
Witheridge |
District |
North Devon |
Postcodes |
EX16, EX17 |
ONS ID |
E04003128 |
Council
Contact details for Witheridge Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Witheridge Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Witheridge Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Witheridge Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Witheridge Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Witheridge Parish.
Local News
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Public meeting in Witheridge to discuss changes to development
Published: 22nd Jan 2024
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Council pays £2,000 for Devon church bells to ring again
Published: 16th Mar 2024
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Cumbria Clock Company steps in to help resolve Devon church bell spat | News and Star
Published: 20th Mar 2024