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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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Stoke Lane
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Newlands Grove
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Greenway Lane
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Church Lane
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Moor Lane
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Downlands Lane
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Priory Gardens
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Pollard's Lane
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Henlade Close
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Underhill Lane
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Ander's Lane
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Rectory Mews
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Church Road
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Gatchell's Lane
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Aspin Road
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Kelway Road
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Silver Street
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Ruishton & North Curry
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Bushy Cross Lane
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Greenway Lane
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Mattock's Tree Hill
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West Hatch Lane
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Bickenhall Lane
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The Green
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Curdleigh Lane
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Greenway Lane
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Aspin Road
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Ruishton & North Curry
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Knightstone
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Parkway
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Greenway Lane
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Thorn Lane
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Thorn Lane
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Killams Avenue
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Priory
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Gravelands Lane
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Wellington North
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Pear Tree Way
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Aspin Close
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Priory
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Gerbestone Lane
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Lee Park
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Stoke Road
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Church Lane
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Higher West Hatch Lane
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Forest Drove
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Church Road
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Whitford Hill
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Buttle's Lane
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Wellington North
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Humphreys Road
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Gay Close
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Taunton Road
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Silver Street
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Greenway Lane
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Thorn Lane
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Staple Hill
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Belmont Road
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Whitford Hill
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Church Road
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Church Road
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Drake Meadows
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Brooks Place
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Westpark
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Castle Road
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Summerfield Way
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Peacocks Close
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Silver Street
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Silver Street
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Ruishton & North Curry
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Church Lane
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Old Combe Hill
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Old Combe Hill
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Moor Lane
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Fairfield Green
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