Welcome to Amesbury
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Amesbury () is a town and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. It is known for the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge which is within the parish. The town is claimed to be the oldest occupied settlement in Great Britain, having been first settled around 8820 BC. The parish includes the hamlets of Ratfyn and West Amesbury, and part of Boscombe Down military airfield.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,402 hectares |
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Population |
11,880 (2021) |
Density |
495 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.0 |
Ward |
Amesbury East & Bulford |
District |
Wiltshire |
Postcodes |
SP4 |
ONS ID |
E04011623 |
Council
Contact details for Amesbury Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Amesbury Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Amesbury Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Amesbury Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Amesbury Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Amesbury Parish.
Local News
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Power cut in Amesbury area affecting almost 7000 homes
Published: 28th Mar 2024
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A360 to close for three months in Wiltshire for roadworks
Published: 28th Mar 2024
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Amesbury building site vandalism causes £10k in damage
Published: 2nd Feb 2024