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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 61 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
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
33.8(+3%)
Other theft
7.76(+38%)
Public order
7.02(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.83(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-9%)
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%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Stoford & the Cokers area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £855,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stoford & the Cokers over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£450,000
Flats2£226,250
Semi-Detached16£300,000
Terraced17£225,000

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

BA228UN

Street Lane

TA187TD

Common Lane

BA202HE

West Coker Road

BA228TY

Donne Lane

BA229AX

Ruddock Way

BA229EU

Laurel Close

BA229HQ

Naish Barton

BA202HY

Nash Lane

BA229PR

Broadstone Lane

BA229PZ

Coker

BA229RB

Dorchester Road

BA202HW

Priory Close

BA229JP

Moor Lane

BA229TA

Two Tower Lane

BA229TL

Fairhouse Road

BA228UD

Cherry Lane

BA229LX

Higher Burton

BA229NN

St James Terrace

BA229PD

Mill Lane

BA229TW

Bridle Way

BA228TZ

Lower Odcombe

BA228XF

Broadway

BA229AA

West Coker Road

BA229DX

East Street

BA229LL

Higher Burton

BA229UP

Five Acres

BA229PL

Penn Lane

BA229TJ

South View

BA228TX

Donne Lane

BA228UH

Chapel Hill

BA229AG

High Street

BA229AT

High Street

BA229DB

Cedar Fields

BA229EX

Drakes Meadow

BA229LH

Meadow View

BA229UT

Hillside View

BA228TA

Camp Road

BA229FF

Townsend Mead

BA229JA

Mill Lane

BA229JD

Coker

BA229JE

Coker

BA229NE

Holywell

BA229QN

Sutton Hill

BA229FN

Coker

Data Sources

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