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Lydeard

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About

Lydeard ward is located in the district of Somerset West and Taunton, covering several rural villages and hamlets. The area includes settlements like Bishops Lydeard, Cotford St Luke, and West Bagborough, each with their own distinct character. The ward is situated near the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering scenic landscapes and outdoor activities.

Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, with farmland and woodland covering much of the area. The ward has good transport links, including the A358 road and a railway station in Bishops Lydeard, which serves the West Somerset Railway. Community facilities include primary schools, village halls, and local shops, serving both residents and visitors exploring the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Lydeard has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lydeard is £49,876 per year. There are 4 schools in Lydeard: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lydeard Population
10,936
Population density
173.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,122
92.56%
Other White
370
3.38%
Irish
67
0.61%
Indian
56
0.51%
Other Asian
43
0.39%
Total population: 10,936

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,607
35.96%
Owns outright
1,600
35.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
602
13.47%
Social rents from council
291
6.51%
Other social rented
223
4.99%
Total households: 4,469

Property prices in Lydeard

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £271,500 in Lydeard area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,597,282.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lydeard 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 Lydeard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£412,500
Flats13£150,000
Semi-Detached45£265,000
Terraced51£257,000

10 years median price trend in Lydeard

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

All postcodes in Lydeard

TA26RZ

Stembridge Way

TA41PB

Healys Meadow

TA43EQ

West Bagborough Road

TA43EX

Kennel Lane

TA43HL

The Combe

TA43NJ

Barton Hey

TA43NS

Hither Mead

TA43QD

East Town Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.