Welcome to Poughill
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Poughill (pronounced "po-il") is a village and civil parish in Devon, England. It lies 5 miles (8 km) north of Crediton. In 2011, the parish had a population of 216.Anciently, Poughill was held by the Poughill or Poghill family and was recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086. The topynym, recorded in the Domesday Book as Pochehille, is either from the Old English pohha "pouch" and hyll "hill", meaning "hill by a pouch or hollow", or from a man named Pohha.The historical map of Poughill (in 1945) shows a number of contour lines where land reaches 600 feet (180 m) above sea level. This variation in relief is shown today, particularly in the image of Poughill towards Cheriton Fitzpaine.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
701 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
225 (2021) |
Density |
32 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.3 |
Ward |
Way |
District |
Mid Devon |
Postcodes |
EX16, EX17 |
ONS ID |
E04003043 |
Council
Contact details for Poughill Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Poughill Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Poughill Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Poughill Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Poughill Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Poughill Parish.
Local News
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Town and Parish election candidates for the Crediton area
Published: 6th Apr 2023
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Devon - Places - Halberton is Devon's top village
Published: 14th Sep 2007
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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2023 : Here are all the people standing in Mid Devon and why they want your votes
Published: 3rd May 2023