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Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke

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About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke Population
7,167
Population density
116.4 per km²

Demographics

British
6,810
95.02%
Other White
159
2.22%
Irish
52
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.24%
Total population: 7,167

Housing

Owns outright
1,200
40.58%
Owns with a mortgage
979
33.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
399
13.49%
Social rents from council
163
5.51%
Other social rented
136
4.6%
Total households: 2,957

Property prices in Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,597,282.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£420,000
Flats2£150,000
Semi-Detached27£265,000
Terraced29£260,000

10 years price trend in Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke

All postcodes in Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke

TA41DA

Dene Road

TA41NX

Stutts End

TA43AL

Cothelstone Road

TA43PF

Hither Mead

TA43UA

Homefield

TA43BU

Station Road

TA43HE

Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke

TA43NL

Barton Hey

TA43PE

Bull Meadow

TA43QN

Binford's Lane

TA43SP

Muddyford Lane

TA43FJ

Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke

TA43JL

Coxland's Rock

TA43LU

Brendons

TA43QY

Lydeard Down Hill

TA43SE

Lydeard Down Hill

TA41BU

Dene Road

TA43AQ

Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke

TA43BT

Minehead Road

TA43HA

Nethercott Lane

TA43AS

Piffin Lane

TA43DU

Ball Lane

TA43DX

Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke

TA43FG

Taunton Road

TA43HG

Green's Hill

TA43RX

Lydeard Down Hill

TA43SN

Lydeard Down Hill

TA41PB

Healys Meadow

TA43EQ

West Bagborough Road

TA43EX

Kennel Lane

TA43HL

The Combe

TA43NJ

Barton Hey

TA43NS

Hither Mead

TA43QD

East Town Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.