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Stoford & the Cokers

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About

Stoford sits just south of Yeovil, primarily a residential settlement with a mix of older cottages and modern housing. The area is bordered by the River Yeo, which influences its low-lying character. The local landscape is defined by flat, open farmland that stretches out towards the neighbouring village of West Coker.

The Cokers, comprising East and West Coker, are historic villages with stone-built cores. West Coker is noted for its former glove-making industry, with several surviving factory buildings now repurposed. The area's network of narrow lanes connects to working agricultural land and the prominent landmark of Coker Hill, offering broad views across the Yeovil plain.

Area overview

On average Stoford & the Cokers has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stoford & the Cokers is £52,574 per year. There are 3 schools in Stoford & the Cokers: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stoford & the Cokers is home to around 5,415 people, with a population density of about 115.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stoford & the Cokers Population
5,415
Population density
115.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.72(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.86(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.2(+11%)
Other theft
7.02(+25%)
Public order
6.28(-4%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,188
95.81%
Other White
90
1.66%
Irish
26
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.37%
African
13
0.24%
Total population: 5,415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,501
32.56%
Level 3 (A level)
827
17.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
704
15.27%
No qualifications
657
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
424
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 4,610

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,178
48.1%
Owns with a mortgage
643
26.26%
Other social rented
259
10.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
238
9.72%
Social rents from council
67
2.74%
Total households: 2,449

Property prices in Stoford & the Cokers

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Stoford & the Cokers 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 Stoford & the Cokers 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 Stoford & the Cokers over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached27£460,000£3,499
Flats3£123,000£2,460
Semi-Detached17£300,000£3,143
Terraced16£232,500£2,922

10 years median price trend in Stoford & the Cokers

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoford & the Cokers.

All postcodes in Stoford & the Cokers

BA229QN

Sutton Hill

BA229LR

Burton

BA229HE

Pavyotts Lane

BA229TG

Fairhouse Road

BA229PA

Penn Lane

BA229HW

Yeovil Road

BA229BU

Churchill Close

BA229BR

Font Lane

BA229HS

Tellis Cross

BA229HR

Chantry View

BA202HW

Priory Close

BA202HE

West Coker Road

BA229DT

Manor Farm

BA229PS

Barry Lane

BA202HG

West Coker Road

BA229TL

Fairhouse Road

BA229FB

High Street

TA187TG

Common Lane

BA229HQ

Naish Barton

BA229NE

Holywell

BA229AN

High Street

BA229TD

Rexes Hollow Lane

BA229HD

Yeovil Road

BA229RA

Dorchester Road

BA228TY

Donne Lane

BA229PL

Penn Lane

BA229TY

Mowleaze

BA229UN

Hampton Close

BA202GF

The Twines

BA229PH

Pendomer Road

BA229AR

High Street

BA229NF

Holywell

BA202HN

Nash Lane

BA229TX

Newton Road

BA229PE

High Street

BA229UW

Newton Road

BA228TJ

Montacute Road

BA229TR

Church Lane

BA229BW

East Street

BA229DA

Ryefields Close

BA229JZ

Coker Marsh

BA229EX

Drakes Meadow

BA229TZ

Higher Bullen

BA229PT

Penn Lane

Data Sources

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