Welcome to West Coker
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West Coker is a large village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 3 miles (4.8 km) south west of Yeovil in the South Somerset district. The parish council has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council’s operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
643 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
2,037 (2021) |
Density |
317 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.6 |
Ward |
Coker |
District |
South Somerset |
Postcodes |
BA20, BA22 |
ONS ID |
E04008766 |
Council
Contact details for West Coker Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in West Coker Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within West Coker Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for West Coker Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in West Coker Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for West Coker Parish.