Postcode TA1 3LA 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 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dowslands & Blackdown is £52,500 per year. The nearest station is Taunton located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Vivary Park.
Dowslands & Blackdown has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,127 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Dowslands & Blackdown has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.1% 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 of residents in Dowslands & Blackdown is £52,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA1 3LA.
Dowslands & Blackdown near TA1 3LA 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Vivary Park | Large | Walking directions to Vivary Park |
Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £274,500 in Taunton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,995 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 | 50 | £397,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £133,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £273,500 |
| Terraced | 60 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Taunton South
In the TA1 3LA postcode area, located within Dowslands & Blackdown, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 3LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 110 & 110a South Road, Taunton, TA1 3BP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Billetfield, Somerset, TA1 3NJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Home Science | 122A East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HL | Walking directions to Home Science |
| 0.4 mi | Ruay Thai Supermarket | 122 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HL | Walking directions to Ruay Thai Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | 7 Days | 23 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EP | Walking directions to 7 Days |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.