Area Info for Cucklington (Somerset)

Overview of Cucklington, Somerset

Cucklington is a small rural village located in the county of Somerset, South West England. It is situated within the district of South Somerset and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic charm. The village is characterised by traditional Somerset architecture, including stone-built cottages and farmhouses.

Geography and Location

Cucklington lies approximately 4 miles south of Wincanton and about 10 miles east of Yeovil. The area is predominantly agricultural, with rolling fields and open countryside surrounding the village. It is accessible via local roads connecting to larger towns and transport routes in the region.

History and Heritage

While specific historical records about Cucklington are limited, the village shares its heritage with the broader Somerset region, which has a rich history dating back to Roman times and earlier. The village's name suggests a historical connection to a 'Cucko' or similar origin, typical of many English place names that reflect local geography or landownership.

Community and Amenities

Cucklington is a small community with a limited number of amenities. It is primarily residential and rural, with residents often relying on nearby towns for services such as shops, schools, and healthcare. The village may have a church or chapel, which often serves as a focal point for community activities.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape features typical Somerset countryside, including farmland, hedgerows, and woodland areas. The environment supports local wildlife and offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.
Education
School
St George's Church of England School, Bourton1.96 miles
Church Track, Bourton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5BN
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, Wincanton2.31 miles
Tout Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DH
Wincanton Primary School2.32 miles
South Street, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DZ
King Arthur's Community School2.91 miles
West Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9BX
Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy3.14 miles
Chapel Lane, Zeals, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6NL
Wyke Primary School3.19 miles
Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School3.23 miles
Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD
Gillingham Primary School3.81 miles
School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR
Horsington Church School3.82 miles
Horsington, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0BW
Marchant Holliday School3.91 miles
North Cheriton, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0AH
Gillingham School3.98 miles
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP
Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School4.06 miles
School Lane, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0HP
St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School4.49 miles
Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4LP
Mere School5.02 miles
Springfield Road, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6EW
Stower Provost Community School5.16 miles
Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LX
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge5.17 miles
Ash Walk, Henstridge, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0QD
Health
Clinic
Mere Surgery4.91 miles
Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
Glastonbury Festival11.30 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
The Frome Enterprise Resource Centre12.07 miles
Manor Road,, Frome, BA11 4BS
Chantry House Community Mental Health Team12.46 miles
Park Road,, Frome, BA11 1EY
Frome Community Hospital12.46 miles
Park Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1EY
Frome Renal Outpost13.14 miles
Frome Community Hospital, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
Frome Renal Dialysis Unit13.14 miles
Frome Community Hospital, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
Frome Medical Practice13.14 miles
Frome Medical Centre, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital13.18 miles
Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Temple Clinic13.32 miles
28 Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BR
The Avenue Surgery13.36 miles
14 The Avenue,, Warminster, BA12 9AA
Shearwater Lodge13.36 miles
1 The Avenue, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AA
Ryalls Park Medical Centre14.02 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Fiveways Resource Centre14.12 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Magnolia14.40 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court14.40 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
GP
The Surgery2.55 miles
The Surgery, Silton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5DF
The Health Centre2.70 miles
Dykes Way, Wincanton, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ
Peacemarsh Surgery3.28 miles
Marlott Road, Gillingham, Dorset, Dorset, SP8 4FA
The Barn Surgery3.93 miles
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS
Mere Surgery4.91 miles
Mere Surgery, Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
Sturminster Newton & Marnhull Practice5.88 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Struminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PU
The Bruton Surgery5.97 miles
Patwell Lane, Bruton, Somerset, UK, BA10 0EG
Stalbridge Practice6.23 miles
Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2RQ
Millbrook Surgery7.39 miles
Millbrook Gardens, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EE
Milborne Port Surgery7.51 miles
Milborne Port Surgery, Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5FH
The Shaftesbury Practice7.91 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8DH
Sturminster Newton Practice8.69 miles
Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1QU
Evercreech Surgery9.47 miles
Prestleigh Road, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6JY
New Land Practice9.47 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
Bute House Practice9.47 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
The Apples Medical Practice9.57 miles
East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DG
Hospital
Wincanton Community Hospital2.69 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Westminster Memorial Hospital7.52 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
Yeatman Hospital9.84 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Chantry House Day Hospital12.07 miles
Frome Enterprise Resource Centre, Manor Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4BS
Frome Community Hospital 13.14 miles
Enos Way,, BA11 2FH
Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre13.15 miles
Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital13.18 miles
Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Warminster Community Hospital13.32 miles
The Avenue,, BA12 8QS
Yeovil District Hospital13.98 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Blandford Community Hospital15.28 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
West Mendip Community Hospital16.66 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre16.86 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
Paulton Hospital18.20 miles
Salisbury Road, Paulton, Bristol, Avon, BS39 7SB
CircleBath hospital18.31 miles
Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8SF
Bath Fertility Centre18.33 miles
Roman Way, Bath Business and Medical Park, Peasedown St John, BA2 8SG
Trowbridge Community Hospital20.12 miles
Adcroft Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8PH
Pharmacy
Boots2.24 miles
29-31 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JU
Boots2.71 miles
Wincanton HC, Dykes Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9FQ
Peacemarsh Pharmacy3.28 miles
Middlefield House, Marlott Road, GILLINGHAM, Dorset, SP8 4FA
Dudley Taylor Pharmacies Ltd3.75 miles
The High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AG
The Barn Surgery Pharmacy3.93 miles
Barn Surgery, High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS
Mere Pharmacy4.81 miles
The Square, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DL
Marnhull Pharmacy5.88 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PU
Bruton Pharmacy6.03 miles
3 High Street, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0AB
Stalbridge Pharmacy6.22 miles
High Street, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LL
Boots7.30 miles
Fore Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7BG
Milborne Port Pharmacy Limited7.31 miles
10 High Street, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5AG
Boots7.66 miles
33 High Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JE
Lloydspharmacy7.93 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Hawkesdene Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DH
Boots8.80 miles
1 Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AS
Evercreech Pharmacy9.36 miles
Victoria Square, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6JP
The Abbey Pharmacy9.81 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
Leisure
Park
MOLDRAMS GROUND2.43 miles
REDLYNCH PARK (Grade II Listed)4.22 miles
STOURHEAD (Grade I Listed)4.26 miles
COMPTON CASTLE (Grade II Listed)6.43 miles
VEN HOUSE (Grade II Listed)7.06 miles
BUTTS POND MEADOWS, STURMINSTER NEWTON8.48 miles
SHERBORNE CASTLE (Grade I Listed)8.80 miles
HAZLEGROVE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)9.49 miles
THE QUARR9.53 miles
HATCH HOUSE (Grade II Listed)9.75 miles
MARSTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)10.44 miles
LONGLEAT (Grade I Listed)10.47 miles
HAMBLEDON HILL11.13 miles
FONTHILL (Grade II* Listed)11.16 miles
WARDOUR CASTLE AND OLD WARDOUR CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)11.32 miles
THE CHANTRY (Grade II* Listed)11.80 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Wincanton2.28 miles
Carrington Way, Wincanton, BA9 9JB
Morrisons Wincanton2.37 miles
Southgate Road, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RP
Lidl Wincanton2.54 miles
Southgate Road, Wincanton, BA9 9EB
Co-op Gillingham3.59 miles
Gillingham, SP8 4EH
Waitrose Gillingham3.69 miles
Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA
ASDA Gillingham3.77 miles
Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA
Iceland Gillingham Dorset3.82 miles
Unit 1 Harwood Retail Centre, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PY
Lidl Gillingham3.84 miles
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP84QJ
SPAR Riverside Garage4.00 miles
Spar Riverside Garage, West Stour, Dorset, SP8 5RJ
Co-op Warminster4.79 miles
Mere, BA12 6DJ
SPAR Bruton6.03 miles
Bill The Butcher, Spar 11 High Street, Somerset, BA10 0AB
Budgens Bruton6.04 miles
Leggs Lust Bridge, Westend, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0BQ
SPAR Marnhull6.05 miles
New Street, Dorset, DT10 1PX
Nisa Extra6.32 miles
Ring St, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2NB
Co-op Sherborne7.19 miles
Milborne Port, DT9 5EL
Co-op Castle Cary7.30 miles
Castle Cary, BA7 7BG
Transport
Airport
Bristol International Airport27.87 miles
Bournemouth International Airport29.59 miles
Bus Stop
Church Farm Cottage (NW)0.35 miles
Church Farm Cottage (SE)0.36 miles
Beech Lane (W)0.78 miles
Beech Lane (E)0.78 miles
Leigh Common (W)1.33 miles
Leigh Common (E)1.34 miles
Unicorn Inn (SW)1.65 miles
Hope Cottage (NE)1.65 miles
Chaffeymoor Farm (W)1.74 miles
Chaffeymoor Farm (E)1.74 miles
Balsam Lane (S)1.88 miles
Deanesly Way (SE)1.95 miles
Deanesly Way (NW)1.97 miles
St Georges School (W)1.98 miles
St Georges School (E)1.98 miles
War Memorial (N)2.00 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal28.26 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal28.41 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing28.42 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing29.39 miles
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing29.42 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing29.44 miles
Arnolfini Ferry Landing29.48 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing29.49 miles
Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing29.52 miles
Redcliffe Back Ferry Landing29.61 miles
ss Great Britain Ferry Landing29.65 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing29.65 miles
Welsh Back Ferry Landing29.66 miles
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing29.70 miles
Bristol Marina Ferry Landing29.70 miles
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing29.71 miles
Railway Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station3.86 miles
Templecombe Rail Station4.20 miles
Bruton Rail Station5.78 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station7.96 miles
Sherborne Rail Station9.91 miles
Tisbury Rail Station12.15 miles
Frome Rail Station12.47 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station13.25 miles
Warminster Rail Station13.43 miles
Thornford Rail Station13.57 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station14.01 miles
Yetminster Rail Station14.16 miles
Dilton Marsh Rail Station15.26 miles
Chetnole Rail Station15.72 miles
Westbury (Wilts) Rail Station16.54 miles
Trowbridge Rail Station19.70 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (BA9 9P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment377
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
Property Sales
HIGHFIELD
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PS		£1,940,000
2024-09-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-03-27   £365,000
THORNVALE, BABWELL ROAD
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9QN		£1,093,000
2024-09-16
detached
freehold
CHURCH HOUSE
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PT		£855,000
2023-10-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-07-02   £655,000
Sold 2010-06-15   £415,000
Sold 1999-03-23   £175,000
2, SOUTHVIEW
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PT		£350,000
2022-12-09
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-08-31   £195,000
OLD WHEELWRIGHTS
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PU		£595,000
2021-06-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-05-18   £555,000
Sold 2009-12-18   £325,000
Sold 2003-11-13   £308,500
1, VALE VIEW
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9QH		£465,000
2021-06-24
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-01-17   £217,000
HARMAS
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PU		£517,500
2021-04-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-01-21   £432,000
MYRTLE COTTAGE
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9QH		£1,150,000
2021-03-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-11-30   £650,000
Sold 2003-02-20   £338,500
Sold 1999-11-19   £225,000
THE MEADOWS
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9QH		£800,000
2021-02-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-11-14   £425,000
Sold 2001-08-03   £202,500
BABWELL VIEW
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PU		£402,750
2019-09-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-03-17   £295,000
3, BABWELL ROAD
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9QN		£292,500
2019-05-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-06-26   £248,000
Sold 2004-07-30   £181,000
ROSEBANK, BABWELL ROAD
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9QN		£355,000
2019-04-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-02-02   £175,000
THE OLD ORCHARD
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PT		£1,160,000
2018-09-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-11-19   £705,000
4, BABWELL ROAD
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9QN		£261,000
2016-08-12
semidetached
freehold
HALE HOLME
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PN		£742,000
2016-03-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-10-01   £450,000
THE CUCKOOS
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PT		£324,000
2016-01-06
detached
freehold
CHURCH CLOSE
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PT		£495,000
2015-08-21
detached
freehold
LONGHILL COTTAGE
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PT		£430,000
2014-09-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-01-05   £297,500
HALE HOUSE
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PN		£1,575,000
2011-11-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-06-28   £515,000
GILLIE COTTAGE
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PT		£402,500
2011-04-07
detached
freehold
TREE TOPS
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9QJ		£220,000
2008-08-08
detached
freehold
THE FORGE
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PT		£490,000
2006-01-20
detached
freehold
RED GABLES
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9QH		£385,000
2002-12-20
detached
freehold
HILLSIDE COTTAGE
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PT		£245,000
2000-01-17
detached
freehold
BABWELL COTTAGE, BABWELL ROAD
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9QN		£180,000
1999-12-30
detached
freehold
FIELDINGS, LEARS LANE
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PW		£250,000
1998-10-01
detached
freehold
HAYMEAD
CUCKLINGTON
WINCANTON
SOMERSET
BA9 9PU		£425,000
1997-08-29
detached
freehold
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