Welcome to West Ashton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
West Ashton is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Trowbridge, near the A350 between Melksham and Yarnbrook which bypasses Trowbridge. The parish includes the hamlets of Dunge (grid reference ST 892 544), East Town (ST 893 557) and Rood Ashton (ST 886 560).West Ashton was anciently a tithing – alongside Great Hinton and Semington – of the large Steeple Ashton parish, within the hundred of Whorwellsdown. These tithings became separate civil parishes in the late 19th century.The village has a primary school, West Ashton Church of England Primary School, and a village hall.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
n/a |
|---|---|
Population |
745 (2021) |
Density |
n/a |
Mean age |
39.0 |
Ward |
Southwick |
District |
Wiltshire |
Postcodes |
BA13, BA14 |
ONS ID |
E04011848 |
Council
Contact details for West Ashton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in West Ashton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within West Ashton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for West Ashton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in West Ashton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for West Ashton Parish.
Local News
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West Ashton Primary School rated Good by Ofsted
Published: 16th Dec 2023
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Police provide update after body found near farm buildings
Published: 8th Mar 2024
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A350 crash: Traffic at standstill outside Trowbridge
Published: 13th Mar 2024