Welcome to Jacobstow
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Jacobstow (Cornish: Lannjago) is a civil parish and village in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The village is located east of the A39 road approximately seven miles (11 km) south of Bude.Penhallym in the north of the parish is mentioned (as Penhalun) in the Domesday Book; nearby is Penhallam, site of a medieval manor. The name Jacobstow originates from Saxon times and derives from St James (Latin Jacobus) and holy place. As well as the church town, other settlements in the parish include Southcott and those parts of Canworthy Water north of the River Ottery. Jacobstow parish is on high ground and is entirely rural in character. It is bounded to the northwest by Poundstock parish, to the east by Week St Mary parish, to the west by St Gennys parish, and to the south by Warbstow parish. The southwest boundary of the parish follows the River Ottery for approximately two miles.The parish is in the Stratton Registration District and had a population of 421 at the 2001 census.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,810 hectares |
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Population |
510 (2021) |
Density |
28 people/km2 |
Mean age |
49.6 |
Ward |
Poundstock |
District |
Cornwall |
Postcodes |
EX22, EX23, PL15 |
ONS ID |
E04011449 |
Council
Contact details for Jacobstow Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Jacobstow Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Jacobstow Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Jacobstow Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Jacobstow Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Jacobstow Parish.
Local News
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Jacobstow Community Primary School parents say kids dreading school due to 'major welfare concerns'
Published: 25th Sep 2023
Hosted and licensed by The Cornish Times
Firefighters warning after doors help prevent spread of Jacobstow blaze
Published: 3rd Oct 2023
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Storm Agnes: Cornwall and Devon homes without power amid strong winds
Published: 27th Sep 2023