Welcome to Corsham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Corsham is a historic market town and civil parish in west Wiltshire, England. It is at the south-eastern edge of the Cotswolds, just off the A4 national route, 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Swindon, 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Bristol, 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Bath and 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Chippenham. Historically, Corsham was a centre for agriculture and later, the wool industry, and remains a focus for quarrying Bath Stone. It has several notable historic buildings; among them the stately home of Corsham Court. During the Second World War and the Cold War it became a major administrative and manufacturing centre for the Ministry of Defence, with numerous establishments both above ground and in disused quarry tunnels.The parish includes the villages of Gastard and Neston, which is at the gates of the Neston Park estate.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
n/a |
|---|---|
Population |
14,227 (2021) |
Density |
n/a |
Mean age |
40.5 |
Ward |
Corsham Town |
District |
Wiltshire |
Postcodes |
SN13, SN14, SN15 |
ONS ID |
E04011689 |
Council
Contact details for Corsham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Corsham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Corsham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Corsham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Corsham Parish.