It is situated within the unitary authority of North Somerset on the southern side of the Gordano Valley, immediately adjacent to the M5 motorway.

Another notable historic building in the village is The Black Horse pub, a 17th-century inn[8] and former magistrate's gaol.

The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, such as playgrounds and dog fouling, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning.

Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also of interest to the council.

The parish falls within the unitary authority of North Somerset which was created in 1996, as established by the Local Government Act 1992.

[12] The parish is represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom as part of the North Somerset constituency.

Near the village is Clapton Moor, 40 hectares of grassland owned and managed by the Avon Wildlife Trust.

[14] In 2009 planning permission was gained to demolish some of the farm buildings and convert others into holiday homes and offices.