Blackdown & Neroche ward is located in the eastern part of Somerset, near the border with Devon. The area is known for its rural landscape, featuring rolling hills, farmland, and sections of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The ward includes several small villages and hamlets, such as Hemyock, Churchstanton, and Culmhead, which are connected by narrow country lanes. The local economy is largely based on agriculture, with some tourism due to the scenic countryside.
The ward is home to Neroche Forest, a mixed woodland offering walking and cycling trails. The River Culm flows through parts of the area, adding to its natural appeal. Transport links are limited, with the nearest major road being the M5 motorway to the west. The ward has a mix of older stone cottages and newer housing developments, reflecting its quiet, rural character. Community facilities include village halls, primary schools, and local pubs, serving the scattered population.
On average Blackdown & Neroche has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blackdown & Neroche is £49,832 per year. There are 7 schools in Blackdown & Neroche: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Brooks Place
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Priory
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Ford Street
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Summerfield Avenue
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Bushy Cross Lane
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Broom's Lane
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Whitford Hill
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Sylvan Road
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Clifford Mews
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Baker's Lane
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Mills Drive
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Orchard Rise
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Bushy Cross Lane
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Bickenhall Lane
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Bickenhall Lane
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Hamwood Lane
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Broad Street
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Lillycombe Lane
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Red Lion Court
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Aspin Close
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Church Drive
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Blackbrook Park Avenue
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Stoke Road
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Bushy Cross Lane
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Moss Lane
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Staple Hill
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Station Road
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Green Lane
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Broad Street
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Lillycombe Lane
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Proctor Road
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Gay Close
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Jurston Lane
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Baynes Close
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Cob Castle
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Stoke Hill
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Stoke Road
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Ruishton & North Curry
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Knightstone
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Lipe Lane
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Newlands Crescent
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Home Orchard
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Mill Lane
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Baker's Lane
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Baker's Lane
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Wellington North
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Catt's Lane
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Netherclay Lane
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Ruishton & North Curry
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Bickenhall Lane
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Whitford Hill
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Whitford Hill
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Greenway Lane
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Cades Gardens
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Knights Road
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Barber's Lane
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Underhill Lane
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Station Road
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Church Road
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Newton Lane
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Moor Lane
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Knacker's Hole Lane
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Baker's Lane
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Jurston Lane
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Castle Road
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Underhill Lane
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Boons Orchard
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Drake's Close
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Bickenhall Lane
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Church Road
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Mill Lane
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Fosgrove Lane
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Wellesley Way
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Woodcroft Meadows
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Lillebonne Close
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Nash Drive