Town Pop. 2,432

Living in Cotford St Luke: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cotford St Luke is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 80/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 13 places in the TA4 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the TA4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (93) and environment (81). Schools (26), healthcare (26) and transport (27) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see TA4 postcode district.

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Cotford St Luke scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 102 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Public order 31 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Milsom Place 24 crimes
  2. 2 Brendons 23 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 23 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
79
Green Space 86
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Cotford St Luke Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital3.2 mi
Weston General Hospital21.4 mi
Yeovil Hospital24.7 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Sewell, Piotrowski & Yick1.3 mi
GP capacity1,555 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
93
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate64.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.1%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.7%Student4%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)21.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership73.9%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Taunton 3.9 mi
Bridgwater 10.6 mi
Tiverton Parkway 11.3 mi
J26 M5 4.5 mi
J26 M5 4.7 mi
J25 M5 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
80
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £296,000 22
Detached £385,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£237k £298k £362k £423k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bishops Lydeard 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hillcommon 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Halse 28 1.8 mi away ⇄
Norton Fitzwarren 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Tone 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Staplegrove 69 2.9 mi away ⇄
Milverton 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kingston St Mary 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chelston 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Taunton 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
Trull 61 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cotford St Luke a nice place to live?

Cotford St Luke is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cotford St Luke is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cotford St Luke?

Cotford St Luke is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 245 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cotford St Luke?

Among the top-rated schools in Cotford St Luke is Cotford St Luke Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cotford St Luke in total.

What are house prices like in Cotford St Luke?

The current median house price in Cotford St Luke is £296,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £385,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cotford St Luke in context

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Postcode districts in Cotford St Luke

TA4 48 ⇄

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