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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 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 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
60
Deprivation level
6/10
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
33.77(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.5(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.27(-3%)
Public order
6.05(-7%)
Other theft
5.95(+6%)
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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Coker area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,200,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coker over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached46£477,500£3,536
Flats3£123,000£2,460
Semi-Detached33£285,750£3,088
Terraced30£237,500£3,085

10 years median price trend in Coker

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

All postcodes in Coker

TA187QZ

Coker

BA229FG

Underhayes Court

BA229EP

Eastfield Lane

BA229DR

Portman Court

TA187SP

Back Lane

TA187QD

Duckpool Lane

BA229UL

Meadow View

BA229NL

Lyatts Hill

TA156UJ

St Michaels View

BA229JG

Coker

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.