Area Info for Corfe (Somerset)

Corfe - Somerset, UK

Corfe is a small village located in Somerset, England, known for its picturesque rural setting and historic charm. It is situated within the South Somerset district and is characterised by its traditional architecture, scenic countryside, and peaceful atmosphere.

Location and Geography

Corfe is positioned approximately 4 miles northwest of Yeovil and about 10 miles south of Sherborne. The village lies amidst rolling hills and farmland, offering a quintessential English countryside landscape. The area is characterised by open fields, woodland, and small streams, contributing to its tranquil environment.

Community and Local Features

The village of Corfe is small, with a close-knit community primarily consisting of residential homes, farms, and cottages. It maintains a rural character with limited commercial amenities within the village itself. Residents typically rely on nearby towns such as Yeovil for shopping, schools, and other services. The village features traditional stone-built cottages and farm buildings, reflecting its historic roots.

Historical Significance and Landmarks

Corfe has a history rooted in agriculture and rural life. While it does not have major landmarks within the village, the surrounding area is rich in history. Nearby sites include ancient farmsteads and traditional Somerset architecture. The region's history is also connected to the broader historical landscape of South Somerset, which includes historic churches and manor houses.

Economy and Land Use

The local economy is predominantly based on agriculture, with farms producing crops and livestock. The rural setting supports activities such as farming, equestrian pursuits, and countryside tourism. The scenic environment attracts visitors interested in walking, cycling, and exploring the natural beauty of Somerset.

Additional Information

Corfe offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with access to natural outdoor activities and scenic walks. Its proximity to larger towns provides residents with access to amenities and transport links, including the A30 and A37 roads. The village is ideal for those seeking a quiet, countryside environment within easy reach of regional centres.

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School
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School	2.79 miles
Thurlbear, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5BW
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School	3.11 miles
Buckland St Mary, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3SJ
Trull Church of England VA Primary School	3.34 miles
Church Road, Trull, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7JZ
Queen's College	3.80 miles
Trull Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4QS
Bishop Fox's School	3.82 miles
Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3HQ
Churchstanton Primary School	3.90 miles
Churchstanton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7RL
King's College	4.03 miles
South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LA
Somerset Progressive School	4.04 miles
Bath House Farm, West Hatch, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5RH
Holway Park Community Primary School	4.09 miles
Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JA
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton	4.15 miles
Henderson Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TU
Blackbrook Primary School	4.22 miles
Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA
St George's Catholic School	4.29 miles
The Mount, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NR
Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School	4.31 miles
South Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3AF
Parkfield Primary School	4.34 miles
Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT
West Buckland Community Primary School	4.35 miles
West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LD
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School	4.35 miles
Station Road, Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6SQ

Clinic
Elizabeth House (Evergreen)	4.04 miles
Fons George, Wilton Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3SA
About Health HQ	4.33 miles
Telemedic House, 10 Billetfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NN
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Service	4.40 miles
7 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EA
Community Services (Parkfield Drive)	4.49 miles
48 Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5BU
Caldat - Learning Disabilities & Autism Child Development Centre	4.49 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Taunton	4.49 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
BPAS Taunton	4.49 miles
Musgrove Park, Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Parkgate House	4.49 miles
East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EX
Community Services (Parkgate House)	4.49 miles
East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
Occupational Health	4.52 miles
Mill Stream House, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS
Millstream House	4.52 miles
Millstream Business Park, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
BPAS Taunton Central	4.52 miles
Millstream House, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
Learning Disabilities	4.68 miles
Future 4, Six Acres Resource Centre, Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Six Acres Resource Centre	4.68 miles
Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Taunton Deane Cmht For Older People	5.48 miles
2 Marco Polo House, Unit 7, Bindon Business Park, Cook Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BJ
Foundation House	5.63 miles
Wellsprings Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PQ

GP
Churchinford	3.54 miles
Fairfield Green, Churchinford, Somerset, TA3 7RR
Warwick House Medical Centre	3.84 miles
Upper Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QA
College Way Surgery	4.09 miles
Comeytrowe Centre, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TY
The Blackbrook Surgery	4.41 miles
Blackbrook Doctors Surgery, Lisieux Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2LB
Victoria Gate Surgery	4.54 miles
Victoria Gate Surgery, East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
St James Medical Centre	4.69 miles
Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
French Weir Health Centre	4.87 miles
French Weir Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1NW
Crown Medical Centre	5.37 miles
Crown Medical Centre, Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QY
Church View Medical Centre	5.43 miles
Broadway Road, Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RX
Creech Medical Centre	5.57 miles
Creech St Michael, Hyde Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5FA
Lyngford Park Surgery	5.89 miles
Fletcher Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8SQ
Orchard Medical Centre	5.92 miles
Norton Mills, Morse Road, Norton Fitzwarren, TA2 6DG
Luson Surgery	6.64 miles
Luson Surgery, 41 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AG
The Health Centre	6.72 miles
North Curry Health Centre, Greenway, North Curry, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6NQ
Wellington Medical Centre	6.81 miles
Wellington Medical Centre, Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
Hemyock	6.90 miles
The Surgery, Station Road, Hemyock, Devon, Devon, EX15 3SF

Hospital
Musgrove Park Hospital	4.49 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital	5.76 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Wellington Community Hospital	6.54 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Dene Barton Community Hospital	7.37 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Chard Community Hospital	7.75 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Honiton Hospital	11.72 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Axminster Community Hospital	12.17 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
South Petherton Community Hospital	12.35 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Crewkerne Community Hospital	13.34 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Bridgwater Community Hospital	13.77 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Seaton Hospital	16.56 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Ottery St Mary Hospital	16.62 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
Williton Community Hospital	17.99 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Tiverton and District Hospital	18.10 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Yeovil District Hospital	19.54 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Sidmouth Hospital	19.85 miles
All Saints Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8EN

Pharmacy
Boots	3.84 miles
Upper Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	4.09 miles
2 The Comeytrowe Centre, Pitts Close,Galmington, Taunton, TA1 4TN
Superdrug Stores	4.37 miles
1-10 Paul Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PF
Lloydspharmacy	4.41 miles
Blackbrook Medical Centre, Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2LB
Boots	4.41 miles
64-65 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PT
Boots	4.69 miles
St. James Medical Centre, St James Street, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
Morrisons Pharmacy	4.81 miles
Dellars Wharf, Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1DX
Boots	4.87 miles
French Weir Health Centre, French Weir Avenue, Taunton, TA1 1NW
Sainsbury's Pharmacy	4.88 miles
Riverside Retail Park, Taunton,, TA1 2LR
Asda Pharmacy	4.96 miles
Asda Superstore, Creechbarrow Road, Taunton, TA1 2AN
Boots	5.37 miles
Crown Medical Centre, Venture Way, Taunton, TA2 8QY
Staplegrove Pharmacy	5.51 miles
Unit 1 Livingstone Way, Staplegrove, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BD
Creech Pharmacy	5.57 miles
Creech Medical Centre, Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, Somerset, TA3 5FA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	5.65 miles
5 Priorswood Place, Priorswood Estate, Eastwick Road, TA2 7JW
Boots	5.94 miles
1 Coopers Mill, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6NX
Boots	6.54 miles
6 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RA

Park
POUNDISFORD PARK (Grade II Listed)	2.28 miles
OTTERHEAD LAKES	2.52 miles
BICKENHALL ORCHARD	3.46 miles
BARRINGTON HILL	3.72 miles
SOUTH TAUNTON STREAMS	4.38 miles
HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT (Grade II Listed)	4.68 miles
CHILDREN'S WOOD/RIVERSIDE PARK	4.95 miles
WEIRFIELD PARK	4.95 miles
NETHERCLAY	5.22 miles
FRIEZE HILL	5.28 miles
SILK MILLS	5.31 miles
BLACKDOWN HILLS	5.69 miles
DONYATT RECREATIONAL AREA	6.14 miles
NORTON HILLFORT	6.15 miles
SWAINS LANE	6.65 miles
WELLINGTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)	6.92 miles

Groceries
Upper Holway Stores	3.84 miles
63 Upper Holway Road, Taunton TA1 2QA
SPAR Euro Garage Taunton	3.96 miles
Spar, Priory Bridge Road, Somerset, TA1 7QP
Tesco Taunton (Express)	4.09 miles
Comeytrowe Centre, New Galmington Centre, Galmington, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TY
Moorfield Stores	4.20 miles
45 Normandy Drive, Taunton Somerset TA1 2JR
Tesco Taunton (Express)	4.29 miles
Lisieux Way Shopping Centre, 2 Severn Dr, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PD
SPAR Thornfalcon Garage	4.36 miles
Spar, Thornfalcon, Somerset, TA3 5NN
Sainsbury's Taunton	4.37 miles
Billet Street, Taunton, TA1 3NE
Tesco Taunton (Express)	4.38 miles
54-55 High St, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PN
M&S Taunton	4.41 miles
The County East Street, Taunton, TA1 3LU
Iceland Taunton	4.41 miles
65 High Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PT
Tesco Taunton (Express)	4.47 miles
30-33 E Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3ES
M&S Taunton Hospital	4.49 miles
Musgrove Park Parkfield Drive, Taunton, TA1 5DA
Nisa County Stores (Somer	4.52 miles
52 North St, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1ND
Londis Sandhus Off Licence	4.55 miles
South Raod, Taunton, TA8 2RF
Lidl Somerset	4.58 miles
Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4BG
Tesco Taunton (Superstore)	4.60 miles
Castle St, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AB

Airport
Exeter International Airport	20.92 miles
Cardiff International Airport	32.83 miles
Bristol International Airport	34.12 miles

Bus Stop
The White Hart (W)	1.34 miles
The White Hart (E)	1.35 miles
Holman Clavel Inn (SE)	1.43 miles
Holman Clavel Inn (NW)	1.44 miles
St. Nicholas Church (S)	1.50 miles
Corfe Village Hall (N)	1.52 miles
Highbeech Cottage (NE)	1.54 miles
The Greyhound (E)	1.55 miles
Highbeech Cottage (S)	1.55 miles
The Greyhound (SE)	1.56 miles
Corfe Road (SW)	1.67 miles
Murlingh End (NW)	1.68 miles
The Queens Arms (W)	1.70 miles
The Queens Arms (NE)	1.72 miles
The Lamb and Flag (S)	1.86 miles
The Lamb and Flag (N)	1.87 miles

Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal	13.82 miles
Minehead Harbour	24.81 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing	25.00 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing	25.03 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing	25.13 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing	26.01 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing	27.46 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing	27.49 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour	27.91 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal	32.06 miles
Penarth Pier	33.60 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing	33.64 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing	33.84 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop	34.35 miles
Barrage North Waterbus Stop	34.96 miles
Clevedon Pier	35.30 miles

Railway Station
Taunton Rail Station	5.05 miles
Bishop's Lydeard	8.63 miles
Honiton Rail Station	11.62 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station	12.29 miles
Axminster Rail Station	12.36 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station	12.84 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station	14.30 miles
Feniton Rail Station	14.41 miles
Whimple Rail Station	17.34 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station	19.05 miles
Cranbrook Rail Station	20.26 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station	20.43 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station	20.55 miles
Thornford Rail Station	22.11 miles
Pinhoe Rail Station	22.41 miles
Yetminster Rail Station	22.49 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (TA3 7D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	432
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%)	0

WHITFORD HAYNE CORFE TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 7DA	£1,075,000 2022-12-01 detached freehold
Sold 2019-02-11	£682,500
LOWER HAYNE CORFE TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 7DA	£725,000 2021-03-16 otherPropertyType freehold
Sold 2019-04-26	£650,000
PICKERIDGE FARM CORFE TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 7BX	£600,000 2016-12-22 detached freehold
MAUNDOWNE, PICKERIDGE LANE CORFE TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 7BY	£293,000 2013-03-08 semidetached freehold
OWL COTTAGE CORFE TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 7BX	£485,000 2011-04-27 detached freehold
Sold 2008-12-12	£370,000
APRIL POINT, PICKERIDGE LANE CORFE TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 7BY	£355,000 2002-09-16 detached freehold
Sold 1997-12-16	£155,000
CHERRY TREE FARM (THE COTTAGE) CORFE TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 7BX	£75,000 2001-10-15 semidetached freehold
CHERRY TREE FARM CORFE TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 7BX	£225,000 2001-10-15 semidetached freehold
WHITFORD COTTAGE CORFE TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 7BX	£169,000 1999-01-08 detached freehold
BUTTERCUP COTTAGE CORFE TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 7BY	£58,000 1996-09-06 semidetached freehold
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