What's the average income in Dowslands & Blackdown?

Average resident income is about £52,500 per year.

How deprived is Dowslands & Blackdown?

Deprivation score 5/10 (rank 19475 of 32844 in country).

What's the Dowslands & Blackdown population and density?

Dowslands & Blackdown population is 8,289 with density 80.4 per km².

How much social housing is near Dowslands & Blackdown?

About 6.0% across the Dowslands & Blackdown area.

What are house prices in Dowslands & Blackdown?

Based on 120 recent sales, the median price is £370,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What are prices by property type in Dowslands & Blackdown?

Latest medians: Detached £475,000, Semi-detached £328,750, Terraced £218,750, Flats £225,000.

What home types are most common in Dowslands & Blackdown?

Housing mix: detached 55.7%, semi-detached 26.1%.

How safe is Dowslands & Blackdown?

Crime level in Dowslands & Blackdown is moderate with about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many households are in Dowslands & Blackdown?

There are 3,458 households in Dowslands & Blackdown

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Q: What schools in Dowslands & Blackdown and how are they rated?

There are 7 schools in Dowslands & Blackdown: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good)

England / South West / Somerset / Dowslands & Blackdown

About

Dowslands & Blackdown is a rural area in Somerset, known for its rolling countryside and quiet lanes. The landscape features a mix of farmland, hedgerows, and small woodlands, typical of the region. The area is sparsely populated, with scattered farms and cottages, offering a sense of remoteness despite its proximity to larger towns like Taunton.

The Blackdown Hills, part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, border the area, providing scenic views and walking routes. Local wildlife includes deer, birds of prey, and wildflowers in the meadows. The terrain is gently undulating, with narrow roads winding through the countryside. The area retains a traditional agricultural character, with few commercial developments.

Area overview

On average Dowslands & Blackdown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dowslands & Blackdown is £52,500 per year. There are 7 schools in Dowslands & Blackdown: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

9/10

Social housing

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dowslands & Blackdown Population

8,289

Population density

80.4 per km²

Demographics

British

7,704

92.93%

Other White

219

2.64%

Chinese

1.1%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.57%

Irish

0.52%

Total population: 8,290

Housing

Owns outright

1,656

47.88%

Owns with a mortgage

1,095

31.66%

Private landlord or letting agency

385

11.13%

Social rents from council

134

3.87%

Other forms of private rent

103

2.98%

Total households: 3,459

Property prices in Dowslands & Blackdown

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Dowslands & Blackdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,995 up to £1,030,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	69	£475,000	£302,400	£375,000	£625,000	£798,000
Flats	1	£225,000	£225,000	£225,000	£225,000	£225,000
Semi-Detached	28	£328,750	£183,750	£259,375	£358,750	£392,600
Terraced	22	£218,750	£156,200	£185,125	£261,500	£343,150

10 years price trend in Dowslands & Blackdown

All postcodes in Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13BT

Fremantle Road

TA13EF

Fouracres Close

TA13FX

Cornish Close

TA203QU

Whitford Hill

TA36TN

Bickenhall Lane

TA36TT

Bickenhall Lane

TA37BN

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37PF

Hamwood Lane

TA37PY

Broad Street

TA37PZ

Lillycombe Lane

TA37SA

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13GJ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13GD

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35AA

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35AB

Blackbrook Park Avenue

TA35BY

Stoke Road

TA35SB

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35SN

Staple Hill

TA36SE

Station Road

TA37AG

Green Lane

TA37AU

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37DS

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37PX

Broad Street

TA37QH

Lillycombe Lane

TA13BZ

Tamar Avenue

TA13FW

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13XF

Celandine Mead

TA35BU

Stoke Hill

TA35DE

Stoke Road

TA36TG

Home Orchard

TA37AQ

Mill Lane

TA37BB

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37SN

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13EE

Bishop Fox Drive

TA13XE

Campion Drive

TA35AX

Netherclay Lane

TA35BS

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA36TP

Bickenhall Lane

TA37BX

Whitford Hill

TA37DA

Whitford Hill

TA37DU

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37SX

Greenway Lane

TA13BN

Mountfields Avenue

TA35BH

Underhill Lane

TA36SN

Station Road

TA36TJ

Bickenhall Lane

TA37BA

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37DR

Church Road

TA37LS

Newton Lane

TA37RF

Moor Lane

TA37RW

Knacker's Hole Lane

TA13EA

Calway Road

TA13GA

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37BP

Fosgrove Lane

TA35BQ

Underhill Lane

TA35RL

Bickenhall Lane

TA36AD

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA36TU

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37AE

Church Road

TA37AH

Mill Lane

TA37PE

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37RB

Wellesley Way

TA13BY

Tamar Avenue

TA13EJ

Stoke Road

TA13XA

Chestnut Drive

TA203RS

Woodcroft Meadows

TA37DZ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35DG

Stoke Lane

TA35NB

Greenway Lane

TA37ED

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37QN

Moor Lane

TA37QQ

Downlands Lane

TA37LZ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35BG

Underhill Lane

TA36AR

Rectory Mews

TA37AS

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37EE

Ander's Lane

TA37QB

Church Road

TA37SY

Gatchell's Lane

TA35RG

West Hatch Lane

TA35RT

Bickenhall Lane

TA37AX

The Green

TA37SJ

Curdleigh Lane

TA37SU

Greenway Lane

TA13FZ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13RY

Harp Chase

TA13XN

Bilberry Grove

TA13XQ

Bluebell Close

TA203RZ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35NE

Greenway Lane

TA37BS

Killams Avenue

TA13EG

Calway Road

TA13XH

Sundew Close

TA219LP

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37SP

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13BS

Fremantle Road

TA13FR

Mattravers Way

TA35BB

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35RR

Higher West Hatch Lane

TA36UE

Forest Drove

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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