Welcome to Merton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Merton is a village, ecclesiastical parish, former manor and civil parish administered by the local government district of Torridge, Devon, England. The parish, which lies about five miles south east of the town of Great Torrington, is surrounded clockwise from the north by the parishes of Little Torrington, Beaford, Dolton, Huish, Petrockstowe and Peters Marland. In 2001 its population was 331, down from the 507 residents it had in 1901. The eastern and northern boundaries of the parish follow the loops of the River Torridge and the other sides are defined by the River Mere. The village forms part of the electoral ward of Clinton. The population at the 2011 census was 1,537.The village is on the A386 road between Meeth and Great Torrington. The parish church, on the west side of the village, is dedicated to All Saints and dates from around 1400.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,656 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
364 (2021) |
Density |
22 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.8 |
Ward |
Shebbear & Langtree |
District |
Torridge |
Postcodes |
EX20 |
ONS ID |
E04003277 |
Council
Contact details for Merton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Merton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Merton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Merton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Merton Parish.
Local News
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Lord Clinton Gerard Nevile Mark Fane has died aged 89
Published: 4th Apr 2024
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Dolton and Merton primary schools celebrate ACE achievement for character education
Published: 26th Jan 2024
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Devon planning list: Pub killed by rising bills to become homes
Published: 16th Oct 2023