Area Info for Puckington (Somerset)

Overview of Puckington, Somerset, UK

Puckington is a small village located in the county of Somerset, in the South West of England. It is part of the civil parish of South Petherton and is situated near the town of Taunton. The village is known for its rural charm and traditional English countryside setting.

Geography and Location

Puckington lies approximately a few miles south of Taunton, offering a peaceful rural environment. The area features typical Somerset landscape, including rolling hills, farmland, and historic countryside. Its proximity to larger towns provides access to amenities while maintaining a quiet village atmosphere.

History and Heritage

While specific historical details about Puckington are limited, the village is part of a region with a rich history dating back to medieval times. Somerset is known for its historic sites, including ancient churches and manor houses, some of which may be nearby or within the broader area surrounding Puckington.

Community and Amenities

As a small village, Puckington has a limited number of local amenities. Residents typically rely on nearby towns for shopping, schools, and other services. The community is often characterised by a close-knit population and traditional rural activities.

Transport and Accessibility

Transport options in Puckington are primarily road-based, with access to nearby towns via local roads. Public transport may be limited, so residents often depend on private vehicles for commuting and travel.

Additional Information

Puckington exemplifies the quintessential English village with its scenic surroundings and tranquil lifestyle. It is ideal for those seeking a rural setting within easy reach of larger urban centres in Somerset.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
St Mary and St Peter's Church of England Primary School1.53 miles
Copse Lane, Ilton, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9EX
Shepton Beauchamp Church of England Primary School1.80 miles
Church Street, Shepton Beauchamp, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0LQ
Hambridge Community Primary School2.29 miles
Hambridge, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0AZ
Greenfylde Church of England First School2.40 miles
Silver Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0DS
Swanmead Community School2.53 miles
Ditton Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BL
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School3.31 miles
Stembridge, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6BP
Ashill Community Primary School3.35 miles
School Road, Ashill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ND
Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School3.37 miles
Lower Street, Curry Mallet, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6TA
Neroche Primary School3.63 miles
Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RG
South Petherton Church of England Infants School3.67 miles
Church Path, Hele Lane, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5DY
South Petherton Junior School3.91 miles
Hayes End, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5AG
Hinton St George Church of England School4.30 miles
West Street, Hinton St George, Somerset, TA17 8SA
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School4.60 miles
Church Street, Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0HD
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School4.65 miles
Station Road, Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6SQ
Merriott First School5.21 miles
Church Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5PT
Martock Church of England VA Primary School5.35 miles
Elmleigh Road, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6EF
Health
Clinic
Chard Dental Access Centre5.77 miles
21 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Somerset Primary Healthcare5.77 miles
Lentells Limited, 17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Bracken House (Community & Choose & Book)6.35 miles
Crewkerne Rd, Crewkerne Road, Crewkerne, TA20 1YA
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service9.35 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
Learning Disabilities9.36 miles
Future 4, Six Acres Resource Centre, Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Six Acres Resource Centre9.36 miles
Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Parkgate House9.59 miles
East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EX
Community Services (Parkgate House)9.59 miles
East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
About Health HQ9.85 miles
Telemedic House, 10 Billetfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NN
Elizabeth House (Evergreen)9.95 miles
Fons George, Wilton Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3SA
Community Services (Charter House)10.02 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)10.02 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Service10.09 miles
7 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EA
Lyngford House10.19 miles
Conference Centre, Selworthy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD
Occupational Health10.20 miles
Mill Stream House, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS
Millstream House10.20 miles
Millstream Business Park, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
GP
The Meadows Surgery2.60 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster Medical Centre, Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9FE
Summervale Medical Centre2.65 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, Somerset, TA19 9FE
Church View Medical Centre3.40 miles
Broadway Road, Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RX
South Petherton Surgery4.07 miles
South Petherton Medical Centre, Bernard Way, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5EG
Church Street Surgery5.47 miles
Church Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6JL
The Health Centre5.55 miles
North Curry Health Centre, Greenway, North Curry, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6NQ
Hamdon Medical Centre6.02 miles
Matts Lane, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6QE
The Surgery6.17 miles
North Street, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RH
West One Surgery6.61 miles
West Street, West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY
Essex House Medical Centre6.63 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Crewkerne Health Centre6.70 miles
Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX
Springmead Surgery6.97 miles
Summerfields Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2EW
Tawstock Medical Centre7.02 miles
St Mary`s Crescent, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2DZ
Creech Medical Centre8.30 miles
Creech St Michael, Hyde Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5FA
Warwick House Medical Centre8.81 miles
Upper Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QA
The Blackbrook Surgery9.16 miles
Blackbrook Doctors Surgery, Lisieux Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2LB
Hospital
South Petherton Community Hospital4.03 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Chard Community Hospital6.33 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Crewkerne Community Hospital6.74 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Musgrove Park Hospital10.63 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Yeovil District Hospital11.22 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital11.41 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Axminster Community Hospital12.88 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Bridgwater Community Hospital12.92 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Dene Barton Community Hospital 13.81 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Wellington Community Hospital14.70 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre15.28 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
Bridport Community Hospital15.86 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital15.86 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Yeatman Hospital16.16 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
West Mendip Community Hospital16.27 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Honiton Hospital17.12 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Pharmacy
Boots2.31 miles
6 East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AJ
Minster Pharmacy2.35 miles
15 Silver Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0DH
Boots3.60 miles
6 Market Square, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BT
South Petherton Pharmacy4.03 miles
Primary Healthcentre, Bernard Way, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5EF
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.43 miles
The Chantry, Church Street, Martock, TA12 6JL
Merriott Pharmacy5.54 miles
2 Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5NQ
Day Lewis6.02 miles
Hamdon Medical Centre, Matts Lane, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6QE
Boots6.13 miles
Cheapside, Langport, TA10 9PW
Boots6.60 miles
8 - 10 Market Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7LA
Lloydspharmacy6.63 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Crewkerne Pharmacy6.70 miles
Crewkerne Health Centre, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX
Boots6.71 miles
5 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PH
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.74 miles
The Pharmacy, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BG
Lloydspharmacy6.81 miles
Unit 1 Stringfellows Gall, Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ
Creech Pharmacy8.30 miles
Creech Medical Centre, Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, Somerset, TA3 5FA
Sainsbury's Pharmacy8.70 miles
Riverside Retail Park, Taunton,, TA1 2LR
Leisure
Park
BARRINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)1.40 miles
DONYATT RECREATIONAL AREA3.40 miles
EAST LAMBROOK MANOR (Grade I Listed)3.53 miles
BURTON PYNSENT (Grade II Listed)4.39 miles
HINTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)4.64 miles
BARRINGTON HILL4.70 miles
HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT (Grade II Listed)4.75 miles
BICKENHALL ORCHARD4.94 miles
CHARD RESERVOIR5.47 miles
CRICKET HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)5.99 miles
BINCOMBE BEECHES6.49 miles
HAM HILL6.91 miles
WAYFORD MANOR (Grade II Listed)7.34 miles
SOMERSET LEVELS7.55 miles
MONTACUTE HOUSE (Grade I Listed)7.76 miles
TINTINHULL HOUSE (Grade II Listed)7.94 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Ilminster2.30 miles
Ilminster, TA19 0AH
Tesco Ilminster (Superstore)2.38 miles
Shudrick Ln, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BQ
SPAR Ilminster2.38 miles
59 Station Road, Somerset, TA19 9BG
Co-op South Petherton3.68 miles
4 St James Street, South Petherton, TA13 5BS
SPAR Euro Garage South Petherton3.88 miles
Spar, Harp Road, Somerset, TA13 5JG
Nisa Local4.61 miles
Taunton Rd Garage, Taunton Rd Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0EP
SPAR Martock5.50 miles
7 North Street, Somerset, TA12 6DH
Co-op Martock5.52 miles
Martock, TA12 6DL
Co-op Crewkerne5.54 miles
Merriott, TA16 5NQ
Londis North Curry Post Office & Stores5.70 miles
4 Queen Street, North Curry, TA3 6LD
Londis The Village Shop6.17 miles
Vicarage Hill, Combe St Nicholas, TA20 3LR
SPAR Thornfalcon Garage6.28 miles
Spar, Thornfalcon, Somerset, TA3 5NN
Tesco Langport (Metro)6.29 miles
North Rd, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RQ
Tesco Chard (Superstore)6.42 miles
Tapstone Rd, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2LW
Budgens Crewkerne6.60 miles
16 Falkland Square, South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7JS
Lidl Crewkerne6.61 miles
The George Shopping Centre, Crewkerne, TA18 7LU
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport27.63 miles
Bristol International Airport30.62 miles
Cardiff International Airport36.09 miles
Bus Stop
Puckington Phone Box (SW)0.03 miles
Puckington Phone Box (NE)0.04 miles
Sharlands Post Box (W)0.64 miles
Sharlands Post Box (SE)0.65 miles
Stoklinch Hall (N)0.67 miles
Owl Road Church (S)0.69 miles
Old Way Gate (NE)0.75 miles
Old Way Gate (W)0.78 miles
St Marys (W)0.86 miles
Royal Oak Inn (E)0.88 miles
Barrington Court (N)1.17 miles
Barrington Court (E)1.17 miles
Ruskway Lane (SW)1.25 miles
Lights Bungalow (NE)1.25 miles
Ashford House (W)1.29 miles
Ashford House (E)1.30 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal13.52 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour27.48 miles
Minehead Harbour30.81 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal30.94 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing31.53 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing31.53 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing31.65 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing32.33 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing33.12 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing33.32 miles
Clevedon Pier33.58 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal34.72 miles
Penarth Pier35.01 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop35.76 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing35.80 miles
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing35.81 miles
Railway Station
Crewkerne Rail Station7.62 miles
Taunton Rail Station10.25 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station12.12 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station12.34 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station12.50 miles
Axminster Rail Station13.31 miles
Thornford Rail Station13.97 miles
Yetminster Rail Station14.47 miles
Bishop's Lydeard14.78 miles
Chetnole Rail Station15.23 miles
Sherborne Rail Station16.48 miles
Honiton Rail Station17.05 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station18.31 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station18.65 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station18.76 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station20.60 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA19 9J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment314
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
BRAMBLE COTTAGE
ILFORD
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EB		£700,000
2024-12-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-08-13   £244,000
SUNNYSIDE
PUCKINGTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9JD		£360,000
2024-08-20
terraced
freehold
BROADMEAD
PUCKINGTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9JD		£590,000
2022-09-01
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2010-12-16   £380,000
Sold 2006-11-28   £363,000
Sold 1995-04-27   £91,000
ILFORD FARM
ILFORD
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EB		£700,000
2022-08-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
OLDWAY GATE
ILTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EA		£360,000
2021-04-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2014-03-18   £240,000
THE OLD POST OFFICE
PUCKINGTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9JD		£340,000
2021-03-12
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-06-22   £145,000
PROJECT HOUSE, CONQUEST BUSINESS PARK
ILTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EA		£500,000
2021-01-29
otherPropertyType
freehold
BRAMCOTE
PUCKINGTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9JD		£225,000
2020-06-18
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-07-09   £165,000
Sold 1995-11-03   £33,000
DEWDNEYS HOUSE
ILFORD
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EB		£765,000
2020-01-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-11-24   £320,000
CONQUEST BUSINESS PARK (PLOT 1), CAD ROAD
ILTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EA		£390,000
2019-11-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
CONQUEST BUSINESS PARK (PLOT 5), CAD ROAD
ILTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EA		£270,000
2019-09-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
OAKHILL COTTAGE
PUCKINGTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9JB		£317,000
2017-03-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-01-09   £146,750
Sold 1998-05-13   £116,500
THE HAVEN
PUCKINGTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9JD		£178,500
2016-11-11
terraced
freehold
THE WAGON HOUSE
ILFORD
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EB		£150,000
2015-11-19
detached
freehold
WOODCROFT
PUCKINGTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9JD		£161,000
2014-11-12
terraced (New)
freehold
AVALON
PUCKINGTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9JD		£320,000
2010-09-23
semidetached
freehold
BRIAR COTTAGE
PUCKINGTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9JD		£292,500
2009-10-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-08-06   £264,000
Sold 2002-08-12   £215,000
Sold 1996-08-09   £75,500
CHAPPLES FARM
ILFORD
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EB		£780,000
2008-05-22
detached
freehold
BROADACRES
ILTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EA		£342,500
2007-09-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-03-24   £285,000
WOODLEIGH
PUCKINGTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9JD		£244,950
2007-02-19
terraced
freehold
SNOWDROP COTTAGE
PUCKINGTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9JD		£150,000
2005-11-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2002-10-28   £113,000
Sold 2001-06-20   £74,500
THE OLD CIDER HOUSE
ILFORD
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EB		£428,000
2004-07-30
detached
freehold
WILLOW TREE COTTAGE
PUCKINGTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9JB		£178,500
2002-07-08
semidetached
freehold
OLDWAY HOUSE
ILTON
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EA		£244,000
2001-11-29
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-07-30   £153,500
Sold 1995-02-14   £117,500
BROUGHTONS BARN
ILFORD
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EB		£378,000
2001-09-19
detached
freehold
ILFORD BRIDGES FARM
ILFORD
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9HZ		£250,000
2001-05-25
detached
freehold
WOOLMINGTON FARM
ILFORD
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 9EB		£255,000
1996-07-23
detached
freehold
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