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 83 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).
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £313,500 in Blackdown & Neroche area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £1,240,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £111,435 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £260,975 |
| Terraced | 29 | £214,995 |
10 years price trend in Blackdown & Neroche
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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West Buckland Road
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Higher West Hatch Lane
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Carpenters Close
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Martins
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Virginia Orchard
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Stoke Road
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Bickenhall Lane
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Newton Lane
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Old Combe Hill
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Drove Way
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Church Road
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Trickey Warren Lane
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Curdleigh Lane
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Humphreys Road
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Stoke Road
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Newlands Road
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Barton Lane
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Grughay Lane
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Dairy House Lane
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Church Road
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Woodram Lane
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Woodcroft Meadows
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Royston Road
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Pope's Lane
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Stoke Hill
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Cheats Road
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Cheats Road
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Parkway
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Staple Hill
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Old Combe Hill
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Aspin Close
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Westpark
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Church Drive
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Catt's Lane
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Bickenhall Lane
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Staple Hill
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Station Road
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Whitford Hill
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Whitford Hill
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Buttle's Lane
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Church Road
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Curdleigh Lane
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Adcombe Close
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Brooks Place
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Summerfield Way
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Orchard Gardens
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Gerbestone Lane
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Gerbestone Lane
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Bushy Cross Lane
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Station Road
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Whitford Hill
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Dolling's Road
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Priory
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Jurston Lane
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Brooks Place
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Aspin Road
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Pollard's Lane
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Staple Hill
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Ruishton & North Curry
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Lipe Lane
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The Grove
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Marks Close
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Coronation Close
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Oldbroach Lane
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Church Lane
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Bickenhall Lane
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Broad Street
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Whitford Hill
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Clifford Terrace
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Laburnum Road
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Parker Close
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Taunton Road
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Lillebonne Close
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Jurston Lane
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.