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

TA37AF

Church Road

TA37AY

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37BY

Whitford Hill

TA37PS

Buttle's Lane

TA203QS

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37QD

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37QE

Church Road

TA35DQ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35SQ

Staple Hill

TA36AA

Belmont Road

TA37AJ

Whitford Hill

TA37AZ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37QF

Church Road

TA37QZ

Drake Meadows

TA37SG

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35BP

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35RJ

Church Lane

TA35SD

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35TZ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37AT

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37DB

Old Combe Hill

TA37DF

Old Combe Hill

TA37QX

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37QL

Moor Lane

TA37RR

Fairfield Green

TA13FS

Brook Lane

TA13YD

Killams Avenue

TA203SA

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35DB

Stoke Road

TA35HA

Winters Orchard

TA36TL

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13DZ

South Road

TA13FU

Stockwell Road

TA13GF

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA203QP

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37DG

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37PA

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13XB

Chestnut Drive

TA35BJ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35BT

Higher West Hatch Lane

TA36SG

Bickenhall Lane

TA37AN

Newton Lane

TA37DD

Old Combe Hill

TA37DN

Drove Way

TA37DP

Church Road

TA37DT

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37DY

Trickey Warren Lane

TA37EA

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37EQ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37SH

Curdleigh Lane

TA13BL

Mountfields Road

TA13BQ

Mountfields Road

TA13BX

Shoreditch Road

TA13FQ

Highfield Road

TA13XL

Chestnut Drive

TA35DA

Stoke Road

TA35SH

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA36TZ

Grughay Lane

TA36UD

Dairy House Lane

TA37AD

Church Road

TA37AR

Woodram Lane

TA37SS

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13XD

Clover Mead

TA203HA

Woodcroft Meadows

TA203QN

Royston Road

TA203SD

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35BZ

Stoke Hill

TA35SL

Staple Hill

TA35SU

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37DE

Old Combe Hill

TA37DL

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13DB

Fullands Avenue

TA13DD

Fullands Road

TA13DF

Kingsway

TA13ED

South Road

TA13GE

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13LA

South Road

TA13XP

Kings Close

TA35SF

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35RU

Bickenhall Lane

TA35SG

Staple Hill

TA36AB

Station Road

TA37BE

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37BW

Whitford Hill

TA37EB

Whitford Hill

TA37QW

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37PW

Buttle's Lane

TA37QJ

Church Road

TA37SB

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37SL

Curdleigh Lane

TA37SQ

Adcombe Close

TA13EB

Greenlands

TA35RQ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA36SQ

Station Road

TA37BZ

Whitford Hill

TA37NZ

Dolling's Road

TA13EQ

Calway Road

TA13XJ

Celandine Mead

TA35BL

Staple Hill

TA35RW

Church Lane

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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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