Postcode TA1 3BY is located in an urban city, within the Taunton South ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Dowslands & Blackdown area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dowslands & Blackdown is £56,083 per year. The nearest station is Taunton located about 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Rowan Drive Park.
Dowslands & Blackdown has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,757 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Dowslands & Blackdown has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dowslands & Blackdown is £56,083 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA1 3BY.
Dowslands & Blackdown near TA1 3BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Taunton located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rowan Drive Park | Large | Walking directions to Rowan Drive Park |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Taunton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £227,500 |
10 year median price trend in Taunton South
In the TA1 3BY postcode area, located within Dowslands & Blackdown, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 3BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 110 & 110a South Road, Taunton, TA1 3BP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Upper Holway Stores | 63 Upper Holway Road, Taunton, TA1 2QA | Walking directions to Upper Holway Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.