About Bishops Lydeard

Bishops Lydeard is a village located in Somerset, within the county of England. It lies in the Taunton Deane district and is part of the TA4 postcode area. The village is situated near the River Tone and is known for its rural setting and traditional English countryside character. Bishops Lydeard has a railway station on the Bristol to Exeter line, providing regular services to nearby towns and cities. The village centre features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including a church and several local shops. It is a quiet community with a strong sense of local identity and is popular with those seeking a peaceful lifestyle in the Somerset countryside.

School Ratings in Bishops Lydeard

Families in Bishops Lydeard have access to 30 local schools. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bishops Lydeard

Homes sell for an average of £384K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £466K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bishops Lydeard

Crime in the area is lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Bishops Lydeard

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bishops Lydeard around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bishops Lydeard

Broadband services in Bishops Lydeard range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,176 sales

Average Price £384K
£2K — £4.21M
Detached £466K 1,247
Semi £290K 778
Terraced £239K 641
Flat £153K 162

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

18 Primary
2 Secondary
10 Other
Bishops Lydeard Church School Primary Good 0.2 miles Bishops Lydeard 0.3 miles Cotford St Luke Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary Primary 2.6 miles Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School Primary 2.8 miles Norton Fitzwarren Church School Primary 2.9 miles Taunton West 3.1 miles Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles Staplegrove Church School Primary 3.5 miles Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School Primary Good 3.8 miles Bishops Hull Primary School Primary 3.9 miles Taunton Preparatory School 4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bishops Lydeard IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Bishops Lydeard are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
7/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
4/10
5,651 Children (0-15) 15%
20,874 Working Age 56%
13,635 Older (60+) 37%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 24.3% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bishops Lydeard 1 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Bishops Lydeard are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
Avon And Somerset Wellington North
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 1 stations

Bridgwater Train Station 10 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Ash Priors 0.6 miles East Lydeard 0.6 miles Greenway 0.6 miles East Combe 1.2 miles Cotford St Luke 1.2 miles Combe Florey 1.4 miles Cothelstone 1.8 miles Halse 1.8 miles Fennington 1.9 miles Pickney 1.9 miles Northway 1.9 miles Shopnoller 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Somerset West and Taunton
County Somerset
Ward Norton Fitzwarren & Staplegrove
Constituency Taunton Deane
Parish Norton Fitzwarren
Region South West

Streets in TA4 30 shown View all streets

A358 2 A38 1 A39 10 Acland Round 1 Alder Close 1 Allenslade Close 2 Aller Mead Way 1 Allerford Road 2 Archers Grove 1 Ashford Close 1 Ashmeads Close 2 Aveline Court 1 B3188 9 B3190 6 B3224 1 B3227 12 Back Lane 2 Baghay Farm Lane 1 Baileys Gate 1 Bakers Orchard 2 Bank Street 3 Barn Close 1 Barnstaple Branch 1 Barr Lane 1 Bartletts Lane 1 Barton Hey 1 Battin's Knap 4 Beech Tree Close 1 Bethell Mead 1 Bibors Hill 2

Postcodes in TA4 50 shown View all postcodes

TA4 1AA TA4 1AB TA4 1AD TA4 1AE TA4 1AF TA4 1AG TA4 1AH TA4 1AJ TA4 1AL TA4 1AN TA4 1AP TA4 1AQ TA4 1AR TA4 1AS TA4 1AT TA4 1AU TA4 1AW TA4 1AX TA4 1AY TA4 1AZ TA4 1BA TA4 1BB TA4 1BD TA4 1BE TA4 1BG TA4 1BH TA4 1BJ TA4 1BL TA4 1BQ TA4 1BT TA4 1BU TA4 1BX TA4 1BY TA4 1BZ TA4 1DA TA4 1DD TA4 1DE TA4 1DF TA4 1DH TA4 1DL TA4 1DN TA4 1DP TA4 1DQ TA4 1DR TA4 1DS TA4 1DT TA4 1DU TA4 1DW TA4 1DX TA4 1DY