Area Info for Puriton (Somerset)

Puriton, Somerset, UK

Puriton is a small village located in the county of Somerset, in the South West of England. It is situated near the mouth of the River Parrett, approximately 4 miles southwest of Bridgwater and about 20 miles southwest of Bristol. The village is part of the civil parish of Puriton and falls within the Somerset West and Taunton district.

History and Development

Historically, Puriton has been a rural community with an economy traditionally based on agriculture. Over the years, it has maintained its village character while experiencing some modern development. The village's history is linked to the broader history of Somerset, with evidence of settlement dating back to medieval times.

Community and Amenities

Puriton has a range of local amenities including a primary school, a pub, and a few small shops. The village is known for its strong community spirit and hosts various local events throughout the year. It is also close to natural areas and countryside, making it popular among residents and visitors seeking outdoor activities.

Transport Links

The village is accessible via road, with good connections to nearby towns and cities. The M5 motorway is within a few miles, providing convenient access to Bristol, Exeter, and beyond. Public transport options include bus services connecting Puriton to Bridgwater and other surrounding areas.

Natural Environment

Puriton is located near the Somerset Levels, an area known for its wetlands, wildlife, and scenic landscapes. The proximity to natural reserves and the River Parrett offers opportunities for birdwatching, walking, and other outdoor pursuits.
Education
School
Puriton Primary School0.22 miles
Rowlands Rise, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BT
Pawlett Primary School1.45 miles
Gaunts Road, Pawlett, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4SB
Woolavington Village Primary School1.72 miles
Higher Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EA
Willowdown Primary Academy1.88 miles
Kings Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU
Kingsmoor Primary School1.98 miles
Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8PY
Chilton Trinity2.45 miles
Chilton Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JA
Bridgwater College Academy2.62 miles
Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY
The Bridge School Sedgemoor2.62 miles
C/O Sydenham Young Peoples Centre, Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RL
West Huntspill Community Primary School2.76 miles
New Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3QE
Eastover Community Primary School2.85 miles
Wellington Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5EX
East Huntspill School2.85 miles
New Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3PT
St John and St Francis Church School3.14 miles
Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BP
Wembdon St George's Church of England Primary School3.36 miles
Brantwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PS
Westover Green Community School3.40 miles
Westover Green, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HB
Penrose School3.43 miles
Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7ET
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater3.51 miles
Park Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EE
Health
Clinic
Woodlands1.08 miles
Unit A, Woodlands Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4FJ
Child Health Department Somerset1.69 miles
Mallard Court, Express Park, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RN
Community Services (East Quay Medical Centre)2.57 miles
Symons Way, East Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GP
Glanville House2.84 miles
Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AT
Benjamin Holloway House2.93 miles
The Lions, 17 West Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3HW
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre3.04 miles
Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS
Broadway Rehabilitation Service (Willow Ward)3.07 miles
Broadway Park, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5LY
Broadway Low Secure Service (Ash Ward)3.07 miles
Broadway Park, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5LY
Broadway House3.07 miles
Broadway Park, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5LY
Wessex House3.07 miles
Broadway Park, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5LY
Southwood House3.30 miles
Southgate Park, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3LS
Somerset Mri4.17 miles
Huntworth, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LQ
Mulberry Centre6.23 miles
Berrow Health Campus, Brent Road, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2JU
Long Fox Unit10.52 miles
Weston General Hospital, Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4TQ
Somerset Surgical Services10.52 miles
Weston General Hospital, Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS23 4TQ
Lyngford House10.63 miles
Conference Centre, Selworthy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD
GP
Woolavington Surgery1.47 miles
Woolavington Road, Woolavington, TA7 8ED
East Quay Medical Centre2.57 miles
East Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GP
Redgate Medical Centre3.04 miles
Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BF
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre3.04 miles
Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS
Victoria Park Medical Centre3.11 miles
Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7AS
Taunton Road Medical Centre3.30 miles
12-16 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LS
Somerset Bridge Medical Centre3.88 miles
Stockmoor Park, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LD
Highbridge Medical Centre3.96 miles
Pepperall Road, Somerset, Highbridge, TA9 3YA
Cannington Health Centre4.02 miles
Mill Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HB
Polden Medical Practice4.63 miles
Edington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9HA
Westonzoyland Surgery4.69 miles
4 Cheer Lane, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0EY
Burnham and Berrow Medical Centre4.75 miles
Love Lane, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EU
North Petherton Surgery5.66 miles
Mill Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LX
Berrow Medical Centre6.23 miles
Berrow Health Campus, Brent Road, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2JU
Brent Area Medical Centre6.68 miles
Anvil House, Brent Road, East Brent, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4JD
Quantock Medical Centre7.78 miles
Banneson Road, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NW
Hospital
Bridgwater Community Hospital2.23 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital4.82 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED
Weston General Hospital10.52 miles
Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4TQ
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre11.57 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital11.67 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
West Mendip Community Hospital12.10 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Musgrove Park Hospital12.54 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Dene Barton Community Hospital 12.74 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke13.54 miles
Beach Road, Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS22 9UZ
Williton Community Hospital14.99 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
South Petherton Community Hospital16.95 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Wellington Community Hospital17.20 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre18.02 miles
Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital18.04 miles
Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Clevedon Community Hospital19.30 miles
Clevedon Community Hospital, Old Street, Clevedon, Avon, BS21 6BS
Chard Community Hospital20.42 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Pharmacy
Rowlands Pharmacy2.57 miles
New East Quay Medical Ctr, East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 4GP
Sainsburys Pharmacy2.72 miles
The Clink, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4AB
Asda Stores Ltd2.92 miles
East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 5AZ
Lloydspharmacy3.04 miles
Redgate Pharmacy, Redgate Health Centre, Weston Zoyland Road, TA6 5BF
Cranleigh Gardens Pharmacy3.04 miles
Cranleigh Gardens Med Ctr, Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS
Boots3.05 miles
34-38 Fore Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3NG
Superdrug Stores3.06 miles
19 Fore Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3NH
Lloydspharmacy3.11 miles
The Springboard Centre, Victoria Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7AS
Lloydspharmacy3.30 miles
14-16 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LS
Lloydspharmacy3.38 miles
22 Market Street, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT
Lloydspharmacy3.88 miles
Somerset Bridge Surgery, Stockmoor Park,Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, TA6 6LD
Lloydspharmacy3.96 miles
Highbridge Medical Centre, Pepperall Road, Highbridge, TA9 3YA
Stockmoor Pharmacy4.34 miles
Unit R3, Local Centre, Nokoto Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6WU
Boots4.54 miles
15-17 High Street, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 1NX
Tesco Instore Pharmacy4.67 miles
Ben Travers Way, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EZ
Day Lewis Pharmacy4.75 miles
Burnham Medical Centre, Love Lane, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EU
Leisure
Park
HUNTSPILL RIVER1.73 miles
SCREECH OWL4.10 miles
BRIDGWATER BAY4.98 miles
HALSWELL PARK (Grade II Listed)6.28 miles
SHAPWICK HEATH7.24 miles
BERROW DUNES7.59 miles
SOMERSET LEVELS7.87 miles
FAIRFIELD (Grade II Listed)8.13 miles
WESTHAY MOOR8.53 miles
HAM WALL8.66 miles
STREET HEATH9.17 miles
HESTERCOMBE (Grade I Listed)9.17 miles
GADDS VALLEY9.42 miles
QUANTOCK HILLS9.43 miles
UPHILL10.07 miles
EASTFIELD, SEDGEMOOR HILL10.13 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis, Bridgewater1.62 miles
21 Bath Road, Bridgewater, TA7 9PB
Budgens Bridgwater1.80 miles
Express Park Services, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RR
Co-op Bridgwater1.84 miles
Woolavington, TA7 8HP
SPAR Sedgemoor Service Station1.99 miles
Spar, Bath Road, Somerset, TA6 4TS
Tesco Bridgwater (Express)2.52 miles
Pollard Rd, Bower Manor, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4YA
Crowpill Stores2.55 miles
93 Chiltern Street, Bridgewater Somerset TA6 3HY
Sainsbury's Bridgwater2.69 miles
The Clink, Bridgwater, TA6 4AB
Co-op Bridgwater2.70 miles
Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4RA
Lidl Bridgwater2.75 miles
A, Gallagher Retail Park, The Clink, Bridgwater, TA6 4AB
Farmfoods Bridgwater2.75 miles
Unit B 1a Gallagher Retail Pk, The Clink, TA6 4AB
ASDA Bridgwater2.92 miles
East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 5AZ
ALDI 50-54 East Over2.99 miles
Bridgewater, TA6 5AR
Moorland Convenience Store3.05 miles
84 Moorland Road, Bridgewater Somerset TA6 4JS
Co-op Bridgwater3.07 miles
The Redgate Centre, Bridgwater, TA6 5BJ
Iceland Bridgwater3.10 miles
9/10 Angel Place Shopping Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3TQ
Costcutter Bridgewater3.19 miles
Unit 5 Wye Avenue, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA6 5DF
Transport
Airport
Bristol International Airport18.89 miles
Cardiff International Airport22.19 miles
Exeter International Airport35.71 miles
Bus Stop
Village Hall (N)0.10 miles
Village Hall (S)0.10 miles
Butchers Shop (E)0.19 miles
Butchers Shop (W)0.19 miles
Manse Lane (E)0.37 miles
Manse Lane (W)0.37 miles
Puriton Hill (SE)0.53 miles
Puriton Hill (NW)0.54 miles
Downend Road (SE)0.60 miles
Car Auctions (NW)0.62 miles
Admirals Table Inn (S)0.64 miles
Admirals Table Inn (N)0.64 miles
Dunball Tyres (S)0.69 miles
Dunball Tyres (NW)0.69 miles
Rof Factory (NW)0.93 miles
Rof Factory (SE)0.94 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal1.97 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour12.50 miles
Clevedon Pier19.52 miles
Penarth Pier20.00 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal20.38 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop20.73 miles
Barrage North Waterbus Stop21.24 miles
Minehead Harbour21.64 miles
Cardiff - Britannia Quay21.71 miles
Sovereign Quay Waterbus Stop21.71 miles
Mermaid Quay Waterbus Stop21.80 miles
Channel View Waterbus Stop21.99 miles
Clarence Embankment Waterbus Stop22.01 miles
Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop22.84 miles
Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop23.33 miles
Portishead Pier24.42 miles
Railway Station
Bridgwater Rail Station2.97 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station3.33 miles
Taunton Rail Station11.50 miles
Weston-super-Mare Rail Station12.04 miles
Bishop's Lydeard12.32 miles
Weston Milton Rail Station12.42 miles
Worle Rail Station13.32 miles
Yatton Rail Station16.59 miles
Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station19.83 miles
Barry Island Rail Station19.98 miles
Barry Docks Rail Station20.18 miles
Penarth Rail Station20.24 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station20.31 miles
Cadoxton Rail Station20.43 miles
Barry Rail Station20.53 miles
Dingle Road Rail Station20.61 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA7 8F*)
Number of Properties in Catchment29
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
10, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£120,000
2024-11-08
semidetached
leasehold
53, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£385,000
2024-12-18
detached
freehold
25, NEWLYN CRESCENT
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BS		£239,950
2024-09-20
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2023-06-09   £190,000
THE ANNEXE, 6, RYE
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BZ		£425,000
2024-09-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-09-27   £391,500
23, NEWLYN CRESCENT
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BS		£230,000
2024-06-14
semidetached
freehold
14, COURT GROVE
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8DB		£220,000
2023-10-05
semidetached
freehold
22, RYE
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8DA		£270,000
2023-03-03
semidetached
freehold
39, NEWLYN CRESCENT
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BS		£355,000
2023-01-31
detached
freehold
COACH HOUSE, RYE
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BZ		£310,000
2022-07-20
semidetached
freehold
MANOR FARM, RYE
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8DA		£242,000
2022-07-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-12-17   £560,000
11, NEWLYN CRESCENT
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BS		£250,000
2022-03-18
semidetached
freehold
10, RYE
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BZ		£385,000
2022-03-07
detached
freehold
16, COURT GROVE
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8DB		£250,000
2021-09-10
semidetached
freehold
24, NEWLYN CRESCENT
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BS		£200,000
2021-05-07
semidetached
freehold
4, BATCH ROAD
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BY		£315,000
2021-04-30
detached
freehold
17, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£237,000
2021-01-22
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-11-30   £232,000
17, NEWLYN CRESCENT
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BS		£220,000
2020-12-10
semidetached
freehold
THE VICARAGE, RYE
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BZ		£405,500
2020-07-24
detached
freehold
11, BATCH ROAD
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BY		£157,000
2020-06-10
terraced
freehold
5A, RYE
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8DA		£335,000
2019-10-24
semidetached
freehold
1, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£355,000
2019-06-21
detached (New)
freehold
45, NEWLYN CRESCENT
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BS		£185,000
2019-05-10
semidetached
freehold
3, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£355,000
2019-05-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-03-15   £308,215
22, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£300,000
2019-04-26
detached (New)
freehold
20, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£335,000
2019-04-24
detached (New)
freehold
18, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£269,000
2019-04-05
detached (New)
freehold
16, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£350,000
2019-03-28
detached (New)
freehold
23, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£300,000
2019-03-21
detached (New)
freehold
21, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£242,000
2019-03-14
detached (New)
freehold
19, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£269,000
2019-03-12
detached (New)
freehold
14, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£302,000
2019-02-26
detached (New)
freehold
9, RYE
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8DA		£410,000
2019-01-08
detached
freehold
35, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£370,000
2018-12-21
detached (New)
freehold
31, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£229,000
2018-12-12
semidetached (New)
freehold
15, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£229,000
2018-12-10
semidetached (New)
freehold
33, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£220,000
2018-12-07
semidetached (New)
freehold
9, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£229,000
2018-11-30
semidetached (New)
freehold
26, NEWLYN CRESCENT
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8BS		£300,000
2018-11-30
semidetached
freehold
32, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£352,000
2018-11-27
detached (New)
freehold
49, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£367,000
2018-11-23
detached (New)
freehold
41, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£278,000
2018-11-15
detached (New)
freehold
11, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£229,000
2018-11-13
semidetached (New)
freehold
7, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£275,000
2018-11-09
detached (New)
freehold
2, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£345,000
2018-11-02
detached (New)
freehold
51, GREENACRES
PURITON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA7 8FN		£269,000
2018-10-31
detached (New)
freehold
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