Area Info for West Camel (Somerset)

West Camel, Somerset, UK

West Camel is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated within the South Somerset district and is part of the civil parish of Camelot. The village is known for its rural charm and traditional English countryside scenery.

Geography and Location

West Camel lies approximately 4 miles south of Yeovil and is surrounded by agricultural land and open fields. The village is accessible via local roads connecting it to nearby towns and villages, making it a peaceful yet connected community.

History and Heritage

The history of West Camel dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence during medieval times. The village features traditional architecture, including old cottages and farmhouses, reflecting its long-standing rural heritage.

Community and Amenities

As a small village, West Camel has a close-knit community. It offers limited amenities, with residents often relying on nearby towns for shopping, education, and other services. The village may have a local pub or community hall that serves as a gathering point for residents.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape is characterised by farmland, hedgerows, and small woodland areas, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The rural setting contributes to its tranquil atmosphere.

Additional Information

West Camel is part of the broader Somerset region, known for its scenic beauty, historic sites, and cultural heritage. It exemplifies the typical rural English village with a peaceful environment and traditional community life.
Education
School
Countess Gytha Primary School1.33 miles
West Camel Road, Queen Camel, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LT
Hazlegrove Preparatory School2.11 miles
Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7JA
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School3.52 miles
Bonfire Lane, Charlton Mackrell, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7BN
Ilchester Community School3.58 miles
Somerton Road, Ilchester, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8JL
Keinton Mandeville Primary School3.96 miles
Chistles Lane, Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6ES
Trent Young's Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School4.03 miles
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4SW
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School4.19 miles
Cary Road, North Cadbury, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7DE
Fairmead School4.33 miles
Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NZ
Lovington Church of England Primary School4.42 miles
Lovington, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PX
Bucklers Mead Academy4.42 miles
St John`s Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NH
Birchfield Community Primary School4.56 miles
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL
Chilthorne Domer Church School4.63 miles
Main Street, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RD
Milford Junior School4.68 miles
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4PG
Milford Infants' School4.68 miles
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4PG
Fiveways Special School5.04 miles
Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AZ
St. Michael's Academy5.07 miles
Grass Royal, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4JW
Health
Clinic
Glastonbury Festival4.33 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
Ryalls Park Medical Centre4.90 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Fiveways Resource Centre5.22 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
South Somerset Camhs5.33 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan5.33 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Magnolia5.35 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court5.35 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service5.70 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
Community Services (Charter House)6.30 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)6.30 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Boc Somerset Respiratory9.19 miles
Vine Health Suites, Hindhayes Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ET
Eating Disorder Team9.95 miles
20A High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DU
The Glastonbury Enterprise Resource Centre10.20 miles
Unit 9 and 10, Dyehouse Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9LZ
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital11.96 miles
Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
St Andrews12.79 miles
Priory Park Hospital Site, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TH
Mendip Camhs12.82 miles
Priory Hospital, Glastonbury Road, Wells, BA5 1TJ
GP
Queen Camel Medical Centre1.33 miles
West Camel Road, Queen Camel, YEOVIL, Somerset, BA22 7LT
The Ilchester Surgery3.38 miles
17 Church Street, Ilchester, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LN
Oaklands Surgery4.56 miles
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL
Ryalls Park Medical Centre4.90 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Abbey Manor Medical Practice5.39 miles
Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset, England - Uk, BA21 3TL
Yeovil Health Centre5.50 miles
37 Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset, England - Uk, BA20 1LS
Preston Grove Medical Centre5.61 miles
Preston Grove Medical Centre, Preston Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BQ
Penn Hill Surgery5.65 miles
St. Nicholas Close, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1SB
Hendford Lodge Medical Centre5.78 miles
74 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UJ
Buttercross Health Centre5.79 miles
Buttercross Health Centre, Behind Berry, Somerton, Somerset, Somerset, TA11 7PB
Millbrook Surgery6.17 miles
Millbrook Gardens, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EE
New Land Practice6.24 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
Bute House Practice6.24 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Wootton Grove, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DL
The Apples Medical Practice6.65 miles
East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DG
Milborne Port Surgery7.02 miles
Milborne Port Surgery, Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5FH
Westlake Surgery - Dr J P Cox and Dr H E Day7.61 miles
High Street, West Coker, Somerset, BA22 9AH
Hospital
Yeovil District Hospital5.27 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Yeatman Hospital6.25 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Wincanton Community Hospital8.76 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
South Petherton Community Hospital9.46 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre9.95 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
West Mendip Community Hospital10.43 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre11.90 miles
Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital11.96 miles
Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Crewkerne Community Hospital12.66 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Bridgwater Community Hospital17.68 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Westminster Memorial Hospital17.85 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
Chard Community Hospital17.96 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Chantry House Day Hospital18.63 miles
Frome Enterprise Resource Centre, Manor Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4BS
Forston Clinic19.60 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Frome Community Hospital 19.82 miles
Enos Way,, BA11 2FH
Paulton Hospital19.90 miles
Salisbury Road, Paulton, Bristol, Avon, BS39 7SB
Pharmacy
Day Lewis3.45 miles
The Pharmacy, 31 High Street, Ilchester, BA22 8NH
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.59 miles
67 St John`s Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5NJ
Rowlands Pharmacy4.90 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil,, BA21 3BA
Day Lewis5.39 miles
Abbey Pharmacy, 5a The Forum, Abbey Manor Park, BA21 3TL
Boots5.50 miles
37 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LS
Boots5.50 miles
The Peel Centre, Babylon Hill, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BT
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy5.51 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Queensway, Huish, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DL
Superdrug Stores5.54 miles
15 High Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1RQ
Penn Hill Pharmacy5.57 miles
9 South Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QE
Preston Grove Pharmacy5.61 miles
Preston Grove Medical Ctr, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BQ
Boots5.73 miles
Eddystone House, West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR
Day Lewis Pharmacy5.78 miles
72 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UY
Asda Stores Ltd5.90 miles
Preston Road, Yeovil,, BA20 2HB
Boots6.32 miles
Fore Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7BG
Options Pharmacy6.48 miles
61b West Coker Road, Yeovil,, BA20 2JD
The Abbey Pharmacy6.49 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
Leisure
Park
HAZLEGROVE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)1.87 miles
LYTES CARY (Grade II Listed)2.78 miles
COMPTON CASTLE (Grade II Listed)4.72 miles
SUNNINGDALE4.83 miles
TINTINHULL HOUSE (Grade II Listed)5.35 miles
YEOVIL5.72 miles
NEWTON SURMAVILLE (Grade II Listed)5.82 miles
THE QUARR5.91 miles
BARWICK PARK (Grade II* Listed)6.47 miles
MONTACUTE HOUSE (Grade I Listed)6.58 miles
BRYMPTON D'EVERCY (Grade II* Listed)6.67 miles
SHERBORNE CASTLE (Grade I Listed)7.44 miles
HAM HILL7.54 miles
VEN HOUSE (Grade II Listed)7.86 miles
HARDINGTON MOOR8.20 miles
EASTFIELD, SEDGEMOOR HILL9.19 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Spark Ford Service Station1.31 miles
Camel Hill, Yeovil, BA22 7PH
Supply Stores1.42 miles
High Street, Queen Camel Yeovil BA22 7NG
Costcutter Somerset1.69 miles
Hms Heron Itw Shop, Somerset, BA22 8HT
SPAR Hazlegrove1.77 miles
Spar Hazlegrove Services, Sparkford, Somerset, BA22 7JE
Costcutter Somerset3.19 miles
Tarrantto Hill Shop (yeovilton), Somerset, BA22 8JS
Londis, Ilchester3.20 miles
Taranto Hill Estate, Ilchester, BA22 8JS
Keinton Stores4.23 miles
High Street, Keinton Mandeville, Somerton Somerset TA11 6ED
Tesco Yeovil (Express)4.42 miles
2 Cavalier Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5UB
Co-op Yeovil4.77 miles
176 St. Michaels Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 4LX
Tesco Yeovil (Express)4.90 miles
147 Ilchester Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BL
Co-op Yeovil5.04 miles
Yeovil, Westfield, BA21 3EG
Co-op Yeovil5.04 miles
Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NP
Lidl Yeovil5.05 miles
Lyde Road, Yeovil, BA21 5DW
SPAR Yeovil Motors5.31 miles
Spar, Reckleford, Somerset, BA21 4EH
Co-op Yeovil5.36 miles
Petrol Sherborne Road, BA21 5BQ
Tesco Yeovil (Express)5.38 miles
The Forum, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3TL
Transport
Airport
Bristol International Airport25.70 miles
Bus Stop
West Camel (NE)0.36 miles
Parsonage Road (S)0.37 miles
Fleet Air Arm Museum (E)1.27 miles
Fleet Air Arm Museum (W)1.27 miles
Queen Camel Junction (E)1.44 miles
Queen Camel Junction (W)1.44 miles
Memorial Hall (N)1.45 miles
Memorial Hall (S)1.45 miles
Countess Gytha School (E)1.50 miles
Camel Bridge (NE)1.50 miles
St Barnabas Church (W)1.51 miles
Camel Bridge (SW)1.51 miles
Phone Box (N)1.60 miles
Phone Box (S)1.60 miles
Rnas (E)1.62 miles
Podimore Inn (E)1.65 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal18.63 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour28.14 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal29.32 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing29.49 miles
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing29.52 miles
Pumphouse Ferry Landing29.57 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing29.59 miles
Bristol Marina Ferry Landing29.61 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing29.61 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing29.61 miles
ss Great Britain Ferry Landing29.64 miles
Arnolfini Ferry Landing29.64 miles
Mardyke Ferry Landing29.65 miles
Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing29.71 miles
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing29.83 miles
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing29.86 miles
Railway Station
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station5.22 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station6.59 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station6.69 miles
Sherborne Rail Station6.74 miles
Thornford Rail Station7.69 miles
Templecombe Rail Station8.46 miles
Yetminster Rail Station8.74 miles
Bruton Rail Station9.49 miles
Chetnole Rail Station10.75 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station12.50 miles
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station14.70 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station16.68 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station18.11 miles
Frome Rail Station19.35 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station20.83 miles
Taunton Rail Station21.41 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (BA22 7QP)
Number of Properties in Catchment16
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)1
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)2
Property Sales
COTTAGE FARM
BRIDGEHAMPTON
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HF		£350,000
2023-08-22
detached
freehold
BLACKBERRY FARM
URGASHAY
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HH		£40,000
2023-05-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE COTTAGE, KEEP STREET
WEST CAMEL
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 7QP		£439,500
2022-09-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
SOUTHWINDS
BRIDGEHAMPTON
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HF		£517,500
2022-09-13
detached
freehold
THE OLD GRANARY
SPECKINGTON
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HB		£475,000
2022-09-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-05-01   £290,000
HOLLINGTHORPE
BRIDGEHAMPTON
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HQ		£960,000
2021-09-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-07-22   £485,000
WINGFIELD
BRIDGEHAMPTON
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HF		£620,000
2021-06-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-05-24   £165,000
CAMEL CROSS (THE BUNGALOW)
WEST CAMEL
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 7RA		£442,500
2021-01-20
detached
freehold
HENDERSONS COTTAGE, DOWNHEAD
WEST CAMEL
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 7RG		£280,000
2020-11-13
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-08-20   £126,666
ROSE COTTAGE
BRIDGEHAMPTON
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HF		£1,524,250
2020-07-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2000-09-28   £143,500
HIGH TREES BARN
URGASHAY
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HH		£455,000
2018-08-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-06-04   £426,500
Sold 2012-05-15   £410,000
Sold 2004-05-28   £329,000
CHANTRY HOUSE
BRIDGEHAMPTON
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HQ		£510,000
2018-06-15
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-06-06   £145,000
1, COURTRY COTTAGES
BRIDGEHAMPTON
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HF		£172,500
2016-03-24
semidetached
freehold
2, COURTRY COTTAGES
BRIDGEHAMPTON
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HF		£178,000
2015-06-05
detached
freehold
SPECKINGTON MANOR (THE WING)
SPECKINGTON
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HB		£275,000
2015-05-01
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2007-09-26   £244,500
PLOWAGE COTTAGE, PLOWAGE LANE
WEST CAMEL
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 7QS		£175,000
2013-04-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-02-22   £170,000
Sold 1995-11-28   £75,000
HOLLINGTHORPE LODGE
BRIDGEHAMPTON
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HQ		£265,000
2010-08-26
detached
freehold
THE OLD BARN, KEEP STREET
WEST CAMEL
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 7QP		£385,000
2010-07-06
detached
freehold
LINDSAY HOUSE, DOWNHEAD
WEST CAMEL
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 7RG		£385,000
2008-03-28
detached
freehold
GLEBE BARN, DOWNHEAD
WEST CAMEL
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 7RG		£415,000
2007-05-29
detached
freehold
SPECKINGTON MANOR COTTAGES (2)
SPECKINGTON
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HB		£125,000
2006-12-08
semidetached
freehold
CAMELOT, KEEP STREET
WEST CAMEL
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 7QP		£307,500
2005-10-03
detached
freehold
APPLETREE COTTAGE, PLOWAGE
WEST CAMEL
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 7QS		£295,000
2003-10-31
detached
freehold
GLEBE FARM, DOWNHEAD
WEST CAMEL
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 7RG		£315,000
2001-12-06
detached
freehold
2
URGASHAY
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 8HH		£54,000
1997-11-14
semidetached
freehold
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