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About

Coker ward lies in the rural south of Somerset, encompassing the villages of East and West Coker along with surrounding farmland. The area is characterised by rolling countryside and a network of quiet lanes. The local economy has historical ties to agriculture and textile production, with many buildings constructed from the distinctive local hamstone.

The parish church of St Michael in West Coker is a notable hamstone structure. The area maintains a quiet, village-centred community life, with local amenities serving the resident population. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with fields and hedgerows defining the views between the settlements.

Area overview

On average Coker has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 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 per household in Coker is £52,307 per year. There are 8 schools in Coker: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Coker is home to around 9,417 people, with a population density of about 114.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coker Population
9,417
Population density
114.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.43(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.22(-52%)
Public order
7.22(+10%)
Other theft
6.69(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-7%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,707
33.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,405
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,230
15.29%
No qualifications
1,153
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
723
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 8,046

Housing

Housing tenure

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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £346,500 in Coker area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £855,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coker in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coker over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£480,000
Flats2£226,250
Semi-Detached23£300,000
Terraced27£230,000

10 years median price trend in Coker

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coker.

All postcodes in Coker

TA187TH

Willis's Lane

BA228TA

Camp Road

BA229FF

Townsend Mead

BA229JA

Mill Lane

BA229JD

Coker

BA229JE

Coker

BA229NE

Holywell

BA229QN

Sutton Hill

TA146TQ

Coker

BA229FN

Coker

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.