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Coker

England / South West / Somerset / Coker

About

Coker ward is located in South Somerset, covering the area around the village of East Coker. The ward includes rural landscapes, farmland, and small settlements, with a mix of residential and agricultural land use. East Coker is known for its historic church, St Michael’s, and connections to the poet T.S. Eliot, who referenced the village in his works.

The area has a quiet, countryside character, with walking trails and open spaces. Local amenities include a village hall, primary school, and a few small businesses. Coker ward is part of the wider Yeovil parliamentary constituency, with transport links to nearby towns like Yeovil and Crewkerne. The ward maintains a strong sense of community, with events often held at the village hall.

Area overview

On average Coker has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Coker is £45,147 per year. There are 8 schools in Coker: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coker Population
9,417
Population density
114.3 per km²

Demographics

British
9,012
95.7%
Other White
180
1.91%
Irish
41
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.3%
Total population: 9,417

Housing

Owns outright
2,088
49.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,081
25.45%
Other social rented
453
10.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
381
8.97%
Social rents from council
107
2.52%
Total households: 4,247

Property prices in Coker

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Coker area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £3,200,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£490,000
Flats2£226,250
Semi-Detached25£340,000
Terraced33£230,000

10 years price trend in Coker

All postcodes in Coker

BA229AT

Churlands Close

BA229DB

Cedar Fields

BA229LH

Meadow View

BA229PL

Penn Lane

BA229TJ

Mill Lane

BA229UR

Newton Road

BA229UT

Stoford & the Cokers

TA187PE

Clay Castle

TA187QX

Swan Hill

TA187TH

Willis's Lane
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Data Sources

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