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TA4 3BE

Darby Way

Lydeard

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Overview

Postcode TA4 3BE is located in a rural village, within the Lydeard ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke is £59,762 per year. The nearest station is Bishops Lydeard, about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
43.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke has a low crime rate, with approximately 32 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.8%

Approximately 43.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke is £59,762 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA4 3BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke near TA4 3BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bishops Lydeard located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA4 3BE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bishops Lydeard

N/A

Walking directions to Bishops Lydeard

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
432.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.99(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.33(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.66(-28%)
Public order
3.33(-49%)
Other theft
2.66(-53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
98.87%
Roma
2
0.75%
Other White
1
0.38%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
26.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
22.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.31%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
40%
Owns outright
32
24.62%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.62%
Other social rented
5
3.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Lydeard

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)175
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £358K

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Lydeard area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £1,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lydeard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£397,000£310
Semi-Detached54£276,250£295
Terraced46£246,000£277
Flats14£156,250£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lydeard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydeard.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£124,995£205,000£176,500
2017£295,000£128,498£185,000£185,000
2018£335,000£114,000£218,000£185,750
2019£334,995£120,995£230,000£201,500
2020£343,995£131,000£245,000£213,500
2021£379,995£135,000£258,748£224,950
2022£420,000£169,973£286,250£260,000
2023£446,500£156,000£277,500£250,000
2024£427,500£150,000£275,000£240,000
2025£370,000£156,000£270,000£256,000
2026£408,000£153,250£267,750£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydeard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lydeard.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£199£204£212
2017£230£195£213£202
2018£240£183£232£224
2019£256£209£237£222
2020£259£209£260£227
2021£276£208£289£242
2022£301£267£315£287
2023£314£251£313£290
2024£311£243£281£272
2025£308£244£305£256
2026£307£262£272£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lydeard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lydeard in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA4 3BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA4 3BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202683, Darby Way, Taunton, TA4 3BDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£150,000
23 Oct 2025119, Darby Way, Taunton, TA4 3BDTerracedFreehold£245,000
14 Jul 202524, High Street, Taunton, TA4 3AXDetachedFreehold£265,000
21 Nov 2025Croft House, Taunton, TA4 3BADetachedFreehold£545,000
01 Jun 2026Cobblestone Cottage, 7, West Street, Taunton, TA4 3AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the TA4 3BE postcode area, located within Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA4 3BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBishops Lydeard Church SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA4 3BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA4 3BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodChurch Street, Taunton, TA4 3ATWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA4 3BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Rachel Gilmour

Tiverton and Minehead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyTiverton and MineheadE14001548
WardLydeardE05014368
ParishBishop's LydeardE04012125
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St LukeE02006099
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 006BE01029259
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA4 3BE

Is TA4 3BE (Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke) safe?

The area around TA4 3BE records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near TA4 3BE?

The median sale price around TA4 3BE in Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke is £290,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA4 3BE?

There is 1 school close to TA4 3BE, including Bishops Lydeard Church School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA4 3BE?

The closest station to TA4 3BE is Bishops Lydeard, about 1,251 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA4 3BE?

TA4 3BE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,801 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA4 3BE (Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tiverton and Minehead covering TA4 3BE is Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.