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Dowslands & Blackdown

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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

TA37BQ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA36TX

Bickenhall Lane

TA37QA

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37RN

Broad Street

TA203LB

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA203QR

Whitford Hill

TA35DF

Broughton Lane

TA35SJ

Parsonage Lane

TA36TH

Bickenhall Lane

TA36UB

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37BT

Shoreditch Road

TA37DW

Drove Way

TA37EF

Royston Road

TA37PU

Broad Street

TA37ST

Forward's Lane

TA13DY

South Road

TA13BP

Shoreditch Road

TA13BU

Fremantle Road

TA13DA

Gordon's Close

TA13DE

Fullands Avenue

TA13XG

Bluebell Close

TA203QX

Farm Lane

TA35AY

Netherclay Lane

TA35RN

West Hatch Lane

TA35SA

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA36AF

Broadmead Road

TA36UA

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37DJ

Barn Close

TA37SF

Howleigh Lane

TA13GL

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13RQ

Cherry Tree Lane

TA13XW

Saffron Close

TA219LW

Coombe Hill

TA36TR

Bickenhall Lane

TA35BN

Staple Hill

TA35RH

Mattock's Tree Hill

TA35RS

Cold Road

TA36SD

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37AP

Woodram Lane

TA37DQ

Newton Court

TA37QG

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37RH

Broad Street

EX149RE

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13HQ

Bishop Fox Drive

TA13YQ

Killams Avenue

TA35BW

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA35RP

Higher West Hatch Lane

TA36SH

Station Road

TA37DX

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37PP

Broom's Lane

TA37PT

Buttle's Lane

TA37RQ

Red Lane

TA37SD

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13YA

The Paddock

TA203RU

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA36AE

Station Road

TA37AL

Whitford Hill

TA37BL

Shoreditch Road

TA13LD

Killams Close

TA36DA

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA36SJ

Bickenhall Lane

TA36SW

Station Road

TA37AW

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37BD

Fosgrove Lane

TA37EJ

Red Lane

TA13DG

Mountfields Road

TA13EH

Stoke Road

TA203QJ

Blind Lane

TA35BE

New Road

TA35AZ

Staple Hill

TA35BX

Stoke Road

TA35SE

Middleroom Drove

TA35SP

Staple Hill

TA35SW

New Road

TA36SL

Oldway Lane

TA36TF

Nightingale Acre

TA36TS

Forest Drove

TA36TW

Village Road

TA37BJ

Broughton Lane

TA37BU

Whitford Hill

TA37EL

Drake Meadows

TA37FA

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37PJ

Rainbow Lane

TA37RD

Newberrys Patch

TA37SZ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13BH

Mountfields Park

TA13EL

Rowan Drive

TA203QL

Madgeon Lane

TA203QT

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37RJ

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37QU

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA37RA

Church Road

TA37SW

Howleigh Lane

TA13BJ

Calway Road

TA13BW

Mountfields Avenue

TA13FT

Brook Lane

TA13GG

Dowslands & Blackdown

TA13YB

Killams Crescent

TA13YF

Kingsway

TA35DD

Stoke Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail