Area Info for Alford (Somerset)

Alford, Somerset, UK

Alford is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated within the South Somerset district, known for its rural charm and scenic countryside. The village is characterised by traditional English rural architecture and a peaceful atmosphere.

The area around Alford is predominantly agricultural, with farms and open fields contributing to its landscape. It offers a tranquil environment for residents and visitors seeking a countryside experience.

While Alford itself is a small settlement, it is part of the broader Somerset region, which is famous for its historic sites, natural beauty, and cultural heritage. The village is accessible via local roads and is within reasonable distance of larger towns and amenities in Somerset.

Alford does not have significant commercial or tourist attractions of its own but benefits from the natural beauty and historical sites of the surrounding Somerset area. It is ideal for those interested in rural life, walking, and exploring the English countryside.

Education
School
Lovington Church of England Primary School0.93 miles
Lovington, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PX
Castle Cary Community Primary School1.97 miles
Park Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EH
Ansford Academy Trust2.29 miles
Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7JJ
Ditcheat Primary School2.91 miles
Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6RB
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School3.17 miles
Cary Road, North Cadbury, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7DE
Hazlegrove Preparatory School3.17 miles
Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7JA
Keinton Mandeville Primary School3.81 miles
Chistles Lane, Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6ES
Bruton School for Girls4.09 miles
Sunny Hill, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0NT
Sexey's School4.45 miles
Cole Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DF
Baltonsborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.46 miles
Ham Street, Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8PX
Countess Gytha Primary School4.71 miles
West Camel Road, Queen Camel, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LT
King's Bruton4.91 miles
Plox, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0ED
Bruton Primary School4.92 miles
Higher Backway, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DP
Evercreech Church of England Primary School5.18 miles
Paradise Crescent, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6EH
West Pennard Church of England Primary School5.29 miles
Church Lane, West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NT
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School5.36 miles
Bonfire Lane, Charlton Mackrell, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7BN
Health
Clinic
Glastonbury Festival2.28 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital7.28 miles
Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Eating Disorder Team8.04 miles
20A High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DU
Boc Somerset Respiratory8.19 miles
Vine Health Suites, Hindhayes Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ET
The Glastonbury Enterprise Resource Centre8.44 miles
Unit 9 and 10, Dyehouse Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9LZ
St Andrews9.12 miles
Priory Park Hospital Site, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TH
Mendip Camhs9.13 miles
Priory Hospital, Glastonbury Road, Wells, BA5 1TJ
The Bridge9.13 miles
Priory Park, Glastonbury Rd, Wells, BA5 1TJ
Priory Medical Centre (Wells)9.17 miles
Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1XL
Circlebath Satellite Clinic - Wells9.17 miles
Wells City Practice, Priory Medical Centre, Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Rd, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1XJ
Priory House9.17 miles
Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1XL
Ryalls Park Medical Centre9.86 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Fiveways Resource Centre10.16 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
South Somerset Camhs10.30 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan10.30 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Magnolia10.31 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
GP
Millbrook Surgery1.89 miles
Millbrook Gardens, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EE
Queen Camel Medical Centre4.71 miles
West Camel Road, Queen Camel, YEOVIL, Somerset, BA22 7LT
Evercreech Surgery5.01 miles
Prestleigh Road, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6JY
The Bruton Surgery5.09 miles
Patwell Lane, Bruton, Somerset, UK, BA10 0EG
The Health Centre6.52 miles
Dykes Way, Wincanton, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ
The Park Medical Practice6.99 miles
Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5RT
Grove House Surgery7.07 miles
West Shepton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5UH
Buttercross Health Centre7.67 miles
Buttercross Health Centre, Behind Berry, Somerton, Somerset, Somerset, TA11 7PB
The Ilchester Surgery7.83 miles
17 Church Street, Ilchester, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LN
Glastonbury Health Centre7.93 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
Vine Surgery (L85029)8.19 miles
Dr da Cunha and Partners, Hindhayes Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ET
Vine Surgery (L85060)8.19 miles
Dr Vriend and Partners, Hindhayes Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ET
The Glastonbury Surgery8.25 miles
Feversham Lane, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9LP
Milborne Port Surgery9.00 miles
Milborne Port Surgery, Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5FH
Wells Health Centre9.17 miles
Wells Health Centre, Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1XJ
Wells City Practice9.17 miles
Priory Medical Centre, Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1XJ
Hospital
Wincanton Community Hospital6.45 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre7.22 miles
Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital7.28 miles
Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
West Mendip Community Hospital7.93 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre7.93 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
Yeatman Hospital9.54 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Yeovil District Hospital10.18 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
South Petherton Community Hospital13.85 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Chantry House Day Hospital13.88 miles
Frome Enterprise Resource Centre, Manor Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4BS
Paulton Hospital15.03 miles
Salisbury Road, Paulton, Bristol, Avon, BS39 7SB
Frome Community Hospital 15.06 miles
Enos Way,, BA11 2FH
Westminster Memorial Hospital16.62 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
CircleBath hospital16.83 miles
Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8SF
Bath Fertility Centre16.91 miles
Roman Way, Bath Business and Medical Park, Peasedown St John, BA2 8SG
Crewkerne Community Hospital17.54 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Bridgwater Community Hospital18.20 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Pharmacy
Boots2.03 miles
Fore Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7BG
Evercreech Pharmacy4.96 miles
Victoria Square, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6JP
Bruton Pharmacy4.99 miles
3 High Street, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0AB
Boots6.49 miles
Wincanton HC, Dykes Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9FQ
Boots6.90 miles
29-31 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JU
Boots6.99 miles
The Park Medical Practice, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallett, BA4 5RT
Boots7.09 miles
Units 2b Townsend Shopping Centre, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5TZ
Boots7.70 miles
Eddystone House, West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR
Day Lewis7.90 miles
The Pharmacy, 31 High Street, Ilchester, BA22 8NH
Boots7.93 miles
39 High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9DS
Boots8.04 miles
2 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DU
Boots8.19 miles
Vine Surgery, Hindhayes Lane, Somerset, BA16 0ET
Knights Glastonbury Pharmacy8.25 miles
Glastonbury Surgery, Feversham Lane, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9LP
Street Pharmacy8.32 miles
82 High Street, Street, Somerset, BA16 0EN
Tesco Instore Pharmacy8.40 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Wirral Park Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9NR
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd8.92 miles
Sainsbury`s Pharmacy, Gravenchon Way, Street, BA16 0HS
Leisure
Park
HAZLEGROVE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)3.44 miles
COMPTON CASTLE (Grade II Listed)4.73 miles
REDLYNCH PARK (Grade II Listed)5.76 miles
LYTES CARY (Grade II Listed)5.80 miles
MOLDRAMS GROUND8.92 miles
BISHOPS PALACE, WELLS (Grade II* Listed)9.07 miles
THE QUARR9.10 miles
VEN HOUSE (Grade II Listed)9.53 miles
SUNNINGDALE9.61 miles
STOURHEAD (Grade I Listed)9.69 miles
TINTINHULL HOUSE (Grade II Listed)10.01 miles
MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE (Grade II Listed)10.01 miles
SHERBORNE CASTLE (Grade I Listed)10.03 miles
STREET HEATH10.11 miles
NEWTON SURMAVILLE (Grade II Listed)10.61 miles
YEOVIL10.62 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Castle Cary2.03 miles
Castle Cary, BA7 7BG
Londis Martins2.04 miles
Market Place, Castle Cary, BA7 7AH
Keinton Stores3.88 miles
High Street, Keinton Mandeville, Somerton Somerset TA11 6ED
SPAR Hazlegrove3.89 miles
Spar Hazlegrove Services, Sparkford, Somerset, BA22 7JE
Londis Spark Ford Service Station4.07 miles
Camel Hill, Yeovil, BA22 7PH
Supply Stores4.53 miles
High Street, Queen Camel Yeovil BA22 7NG
Budgens Bruton4.71 miles
Leggs Lust Bridge, Westend, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0BQ
Co-op Shepton Mallet4.97 miles
Evercreech, BA4 6JP
SPAR Bruton4.99 miles
Bill The Butcher, Spar 11 High Street, Somerset, BA10 0AB
Costcutter Somerset6.31 miles
Hms Heron Itw Shop, Somerset, BA22 8HT
Lidl Wincanton6.70 miles
Southgate Road, Wincanton, BA9 9EB
Morrisons Wincanton6.83 miles
Southgate Road, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RP
Co-op Wincanton6.86 miles
Carrington Way, Wincanton, BA9 9JB
Tesco Shepton Mallet (Dobbies)6.91 miles
Mendip Ave, Fosseway Industrial Estate, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PE
Tesco Shepton Mallet (Superstore)7.06 miles
Townsend Shopping Park, Townsend, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5EG
ALDI High Street7.19 miles
Shepton Mallet, BA4 5SB
Transport
Airport
Bristol International Airport21.82 miles
Bus Stop
The Old Rectory (E)0.27 miles
Phone Box (W)0.28 miles
The Pilgrims Rest (W)1.04 miles
The Pilgrims Rest (NE)1.06 miles
Clanville House (W)1.25 miles
Clanville House (E)1.25 miles
Crossroads (N)1.60 miles
Wheathill Turn (W)1.64 miles
Wheathill Turn (E)1.66 miles
Sunnydene (N)1.70 miles
Sunnydene (S)1.71 miles
Station Road (N)1.77 miles
Station Road (S)1.77 miles
Victoria Gardens (NE)1.80 miles
Victoria Gardens (SW)1.80 miles
Fourfoot Farm (SE)1.89 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal19.14 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing25.10 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing25.13 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing25.13 miles
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing25.14 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing25.16 miles
Arnolfini Ferry Landing25.18 miles
Pumphouse Ferry Landing25.19 miles
Bristol Marina Ferry Landing25.20 miles
ss Great Britain Ferry Landing25.22 miles
Mardyke Ferry Landing25.25 miles
Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing25.29 miles
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing25.32 miles
Redcliffe Back Ferry Landing25.38 miles
Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing25.40 miles
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing25.40 miles
Railway Station
Castle Cary Rail Station1.92 miles
Bruton Rail Station5.25 miles
Templecombe Rail Station8.49 miles
Sherborne Rail Station9.98 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station9.99 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station11.32 miles
Thornford Rail Station12.10 miles
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station13.00 miles
Yetminster Rail Station13.11 miles
Frome Rail Station14.63 miles
Chetnole Rail Station15.14 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station17.43 miles
Warminster Rail Station18.63 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station18.88 miles
Dilton Marsh Rail Station19.01 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station20.06 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (BA7 7PW)
Number of Properties in Catchment28
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)5
Property Sales
THE OLD READING ROOM
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PW		£160,000
2024-03-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-08-14   £155,000
Sold 1996-09-13   £49,000
DAIRY HOUSE
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PW		£640,000
2021-12-10
detached
freehold
THE OLD COW BYRE
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PW		£795,000
2021-09-02
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2008-11-14   £500,000
BOX COTTAGE
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PN		£247,500
2019-03-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-04-13   £230,000
SILVERDALE
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PN		£440,000
2018-11-12
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-11-18   £195,000
Sold 1996-01-09   £141,000
HEATHER HOUSE
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PN		£400,000
2018-02-06
detached
freehold
THE OLD RECTORY
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PN		£675,000
2015-11-27
detached
freehold
KEEPERS COTTAGE
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PN		£665,000
2015-07-16
detached
freehold
THE OLD CIDER HOUSE
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PW		£485,000
2014-02-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2010-07-13   £400,000
1, FARTHINGS PADDOCK
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7QA		£750,000
2013-05-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-03-24   £600,000
Sold 2004-08-25   £600,000
5, FARTHINGS PADDOCK
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7QA		£700,000
2012-07-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-07-18   £595,000
THE MILKING PARLOUR
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PW		£375,000
2008-08-29
terraced
freehold
MERRYFIELD HOUSE
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PN		£585,000
2007-03-27
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-08-22   £200,500
2, FARTHINGS PADDOCK
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7QA		£430,000
2004-01-06
detached (New)
freehold
ALFORD HOUSE (FLAT 1)
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PN		£93,000
2003-12-22
flatmaisonette
freehold
4, FARTHINGS PADDOCK
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7QA		£440,000
2002-09-30
detached (New)
freehold
3, FARTHINGS PADDOCK
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7QA		£410,000
2002-02-28
detached (New)
freehold
4, ROSE COTTAGES
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PW		£53,000
1997-01-31
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1995-07-14   £45,000
2, ROSE COTTAGES
ALFORD
CASTLE CARY
SOMERSET
BA7 7PW		£24,400
1995-05-08
semidetached
freehold
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