Welcome to Horningsham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
A snippet of the history of Horningsham to set the scene of this Community: the village forms part of the Longleat Estate which is owned by the Marquis of Bath. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book as having one cottager and four smallholders and covering c 120 acres. At this time, Horningsham had an estimated population of 25, peaking at 1,323 in 1831. Until 1939, Horningsham was largely self-sufficient. The parish now has a population of 248 people with 5 farms and a pub, but no village shop. The main employers are Longleat Estate & Safari Park and Center Parcs, with a few home workers, small businesses, and many working outside the village.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,394 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
347 (2021) |
Density |
25 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.0 |
Ward |
Warminster North & Rural |
District |
Wiltshire |
Postcodes |
BA12 |
ONS ID |
E04011738 |
Council
Contact details for Horningsham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Horningsham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Horningsham Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Horningsham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Horningsham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Horningsham Parish.