Bishops Lydeard and Cotford St Luke are neighbouring villages in Somerset, located near the Quantock Hills. The area is known for its rural setting, with farmland and woodland surrounding the villages. Bishops Lydeard has a historic church, St Mary's, and is home to the West Somerset Railway, a heritage line offering scenic steam train rides. The village has a mix of local shops, pubs, and community facilities, serving both residents and visitors.
Cotford St Luke, a newer development, was built in the early 2000s and features modern housing alongside green spaces. The village includes a primary school, sports fields, and a community centre. Both settlements benefit from easy access to Taunton, the county town, providing wider amenities and transport links. The area offers a balance of countryside living with practical conveniences, making it popular with families and commuters.
On average Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke is £49,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,597,282.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £427,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £176,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £262,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £262,000 |
10 years price trend in Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke
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Dene Road
TA41NX
Stutts End
TA43AL
Cothelstone Road
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Hither Mead
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Homefield
TA43BU
Station Road
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Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke
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Barton Hey
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Bull Meadow
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Binford's Lane
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Muddyford Lane
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Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke
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Coxland's Rock
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Brendons
TA43QY
Lydeard Down Hill
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Lydeard Down Hill
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Dene Road
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Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke
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Minehead Road
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Nethercott Lane
TA43AS
Piffin Lane
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Ball Lane
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Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke
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Taunton Road
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Green's Hill
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Lydeard Down Hill
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Lydeard Down Hill
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Healys Meadow
TA43EQ
West Bagborough Road
TA43EX
Kennel Lane
TA43HL
The Combe
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Barton Hey
TA43NS
Hither Mead
TA43QD
East Town Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.