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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Summerfield Avenue
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Gerbestone Lane
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Broughton Lane
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Parsonage Lane
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Bickenhall Lane
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Shoreditch Road
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Drove Way
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Royston Road
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Broad Street
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Forward's Lane
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Farm Lane
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Brooks Place
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Humphreys Road
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Westpark
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Netherclay Lane
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Ruishton & North Curry
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West Hatch Lane
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Broadmead Road
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Barn Close
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Howleigh Lane
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Birch Road
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Wellington North
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Gay Close
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Silver Street
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Silver Street
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Coombe Hill
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Bickenhall Lane
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Staple Hill
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Gravelands Lane
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Ruishton Lane
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Mattock's Tree Hill
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Cold Road
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Woodram Lane
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Newton Court
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Broad Street
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Westpark
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Brooks Place
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Clifford Terrace
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Baker's Lane
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Dyers Close
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Gravelands Lane
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Barton Lane
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Higher West Hatch Lane
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Station Road
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Broom's Lane
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Buttle's Lane
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Red Lane
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Ham Road
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Laburnum Road
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Baker's Lane
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Barber's Lane
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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Ruishton & North Curry
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Cheats Road
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Church Lane
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Greenway Lane
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Ruishton & North Curry
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Ruishton & North Curry
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Station Road
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Whitford Hill
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Shoreditch Road
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Jurston Lane
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Wellington North
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Brooks Place
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Greenway Lane
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Dowslands & Blackdown
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Bickenhall Lane
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Station Road
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Fosgrove Lane
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Red Lane
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Blind Lane
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Jurston Lane
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Birch Road
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Bramley Close
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Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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New Road
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Staple Hill
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Stoke Road
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Middleroom Drove
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Staple Hill
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New Road
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Oldway Lane
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Nightingale Acre
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Forest Drove
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Village Road
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Broughton Lane
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Whitford Hill
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Drake Meadows
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.