Welcome to Peldon
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Peldon is a village and civil parish in the Colchester borough of Essex, England. With Salcott, Virley, Great Wigborough and Little Wigborough, it forms part of the Winstred Hundred parish council. Nearby villages include Langenhoe. The parish church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin and is a Grade I listed building. The population of the parish as of the 2011 census is 559.In 1870-72 John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Peldon as: "Peldon, a parish and a sub-district in Lexden district, Essex. The parish lies near Mersea Island, 4½ miles S W of Wivenhoe r. station, and 5½ S by W of Colchester; and has a post-office under Colchester. Acres, 2,186. Real property, £3,591. Pop., 501. Houses, 106 The property is much subdivided."
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,129 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
567 (2021) |
Density |
50 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.5 |
Ward |
Mersea and Pyefleet |
District |
Colchester |
Postcodes |
CO5 |
ONS ID |
E04004002 |
Council
Contact details for Peldon Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Peldon Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Peldon Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Peldon Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Peldon Parish.
Local News
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