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Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington

England / South West / Somerset / Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington

About

The Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington area lies in the Somerset Levels, a low-lying region known for its flat landscapes and wetland habitats. The area is characterised by drained marshes, farmland, and waterways, including the River Parrett and King's Sedgemoor Drain. Westonzoyland, the largest village, has historical significance as the site of the Battle of Sedgemoor in 1685. The local economy is primarily agricultural, with dairy farming and crop cultivation playing key roles.

Ashcott and Cossington are smaller villages, offering a quieter rural lifestyle. The area is connected by narrow lanes and bordered by the Polden Hills to the north. Wildlife reserves like West Sedgemoor and Shapwick Heath attract birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The villages retain traditional Somerset features, including stone cottages and historic churches, while modern amenities are limited. The annual Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum events highlight the region's drainage history.

Area overview

On average Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington is £47,700 per year. There are 8 schools in Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington Population
9,364
Population density
82.7 per km²

Demographics

British
9,043
96.58%
Other White
136
1.45%
Irish
39
0.42%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
25
0.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.27%
Total population: 9,363

Housing

Owns outright
2,106
52.45%
Owns with a mortgage
1,226
30.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
341
8.49%
Social rents from council
125
3.11%
Other social rented
104
2.59%
Total households: 4,015

Property prices in Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,230,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached63£440,000
Flats1£140,000
Semi-Detached31£295,000
Terraced16£239,975

10 years price trend in Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington

All postcodes in Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington

TA70PU

Keens Lane

TA70QA

High Street

TA79AD

Stawell Road

TA79HG

Brook Lane

TA79JT

Church Road

TA79JW

Redlands Lane

TA79LD

Chandlers Lane

TA79NW

Station Road

TA79PP

Chestnut Lane

TA79QA

High Street

TA79NF

Church Road

TA70AZ

Knights Close

TA70ET

Liney Road

TA70LL

Oakley Close

TA70QW

New Road

TA78PZ

Bradney Lane

TA79AR

Church Road

TA79BQ

Taunton Road

TA79BW

Broadmead Drove

TA79LP

Main Road

TA79LR

Vicarage Lane

TA79PZ

High Street

TA79QP

Bradley Stream Road

TA79RA

Old School Close

TA78FX

Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington

TA78LY

St Mary's Close

TA78JY

Brent Road

TA70HA

Gelosia Close

TA70HJ

Kings Drive

TA70NP

Back Lane

TA70NU

Church Road

TA70PZ

Westlake Close

TA70QD

High Street

TA78NE

Burtle Road

TA79BE

Pedwell Lane

TA79FF

Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington

TA79PS

Farm Hill

TA79QX

Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington

TA70DP

Kicks Farm Close

TA70EB

Main Road

TA70ER

Townsend

TA70LS

Hooper's Lane

TA78NX

Edington Road

TA78RQ

Brentsfield Lane

TA79AA

Moor Road

TA79BX

Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington

TA79DQ

Combe Lane

TA79PX

Farm Hill

TA70HW

Wade Close

TA70NJ

Main Road

TA70PG

Nethermoor Road

TA78JR

Locks Way

TA78NU

Edington Road

TA78PB

Shaws Orchard

TA78PL

Crancombe Lane

TA78PP

Bath Road

TA78PR

Bath Road

TA78QY

Manor Drive

TA79AX

Langland Drive

TA79BF

Broadway

TA79DN

Broadway

TA79NT

Buscott Lane

TA79QW

Summerwell Lane

TA70JU

Weymont Close

TA70LD

Southview Road

TA78LB

Broderip

TA78NJ

Burtle Road

TA78PW

Bath Road

TA78RL

Ward Lane

TA79DF

The Batch

TA79DR

Broadway

TA79EP

Chapel Close

TA79FE

Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington

TA79HW

Steel Lane

TA79LF

Suprema Avenue

TA79QG

Middle Street

TA79NH

Church Road

TA79LW

Northbrook Drive

TA70JS

Axe Road

TA70PY

Fore Street

TA78NQ

Catcott Broad Drove

TA78QD

Bradney Lane

TA79AY

Stawell Road

TA70NZ

Church Road

TA70PA

Church Road

TA70EE

Fore Street

TA70EJ

Standards Road

TA70NL

Old Chapel Road

TA78LH

Ditch Furlong Road

TA78PJ

Bath Road

TA78PU

Church Road

TA78QB

Eastside Lane

TA79AP

Moor Road

TA79AZ

Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington

TA79EL

Priory Road

TA79FD

Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington

TA79NU

Orchard Way

TA79PH

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.