About Coat

Coat is a small village located in Somerset, England, within the postcode area TA12. The village is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional and modern homes. The surrounding countryside offers a variety of walking paths and scenic views, making it a pleasant area for outdoor activities. Local amenities are limited, but nearby towns provide access to shops and services. The village is well-connected by road, allowing easy travel to larger centres in Somerset. Coat is a quiet place, ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life while still being within reach of more urban conveniences.

School Ratings in Coat

Families in Coat have access to 24 local schools. A further 1 school holds a Good rating.

House Prices in Coat

Homes sell for an average of £303K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £229K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Coat

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Coat, with 9 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Coat

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Coat 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 Coat

Broadband services in Coat 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 1,089 sales

Average Price £303K
£4K — £2.04M
Detached £422K 311
Semi £256K 290
Terraced £229K 332
Flat £115K 68

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

19 Primary
2 Secondary
3 Other
Martock Church School Primary 0.7 miles Ash Church of England Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles Castle Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School Primary 2.7 miles South Petherton Junior School Primary 2.7 miles Norton Sub Hamdon Church School Primary 2.8 miles Stanchester Academy Secondary 2.9 miles St Margaret's School, Tintinhull Primary Good 2.9 miles Long Sutton CofE Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles All Saints Church School Primary 3.6 miles Hambridge Community Primary School Primary 3.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Coat IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Coat 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
5/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
6/10
Health
7/10
Housing
1/10
Living Environment
5/10
1,057 Children (0-15) 13%
4,636 Working Age 58%
3,078 Older (60+) 39%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 30.5% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.3% 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 Coat 41 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Coat is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

17 Violence & Sexual Offences
9 Anti-Social Behaviour
4 Criminal Damage & Arson
4 Public Order
3 Other Theft
2 Burglary
1 Shoplifting
1 Vehicle Crime
Local Policing
Avon And Somerset South Petherton
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 3 stations

Crewkerne Train Station 7.4 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Train Station 7.6 miles
Yeovil Junction Train Station 8.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Highway 0.6 miles Martock 0.9 miles Milton 0.9 miles Stapleton 0.9 miles Ash 1.2 miles Hurst 1.2 miles Bower Hinton 1.2 miles Witcombe 1.4 miles Southay 1.4 miles Kingsbury Episcopi 1.4 miles East Lambrook 1.8 miles Stembridge 1.9 miles

Local Government

District South Somerset
County Somerset
Ward Martock
Constituency Somerton and Frome
Parish Martock
Region South West

Streets in TA12 30 shown View all streets

All Saints Close 1 Ash Croft 1 Back Lane 4 Back Street 1 Barton Close 1 Bearley Road 2 Birch Road 1 Blind Lane 1 Bower Hinton 5 Bracey Road 2 Bridge Rise 1 Burrough Street 1 Burrow Hill View 1 Burrow Way 1 Cedar Court 1 Chestnut Road 2 Church Close 1 Church Street 2 Coat Hay Drive 1 Coat Mead 1 Coat Road 3 East Street 9 East Street Drove 1 Eastfield 1 Eastfield Close 1 Elmleigh Road 1 Fairfield 2 Foldhill Close 1 Foldhill Lane 2 Folly Road 2

Postcodes in TA12 50 shown View all postcodes

TA12 6AB TA12 6AD TA12 6AE TA12 6AF TA12 6AH TA12 6AJ TA12 6AL TA12 6AN TA12 6AP TA12 6AQ TA12 6AR TA12 6AS TA12 6AT TA12 6AU TA12 6AW TA12 6AX TA12 6AY TA12 6AZ TA12 6BA TA12 6BB TA12 6BE TA12 6BG TA12 6BH TA12 6BJ TA12 6BL TA12 6BN TA12 6BP TA12 6BQ TA12 6BS TA12 6BT TA12 6BU TA12 6BW TA12 6BX TA12 6BY TA12 6BZ TA12 6DA TA12 6DB TA12 6DD TA12 6DE TA12 6DF TA12 6DG TA12 6DH TA12 6DL TA12 6DN TA12 6DP TA12 6DQ TA12 6DR TA12 6DS TA12 6DT TA12 6DU