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TA21 9HY

Blackdown & Neroche

Somerset

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Detailed insights for TA21 9HY

Overview

Postcode TA21 9HY is located in a rural hamlet, within the Blackdown & Neroche area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland is £54,027 per year. The median sale price in Blackdown & Neroche is £300,000 (around £314 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £235,000 and £425,000. The nearest station is Bishops Lydeard, about 4.7 miles away.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,382 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland is £54,027 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from TA21 9HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland near TA21 9HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bishops Lydeard located about 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
85.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.48(-33%)
Burglary
8.72(+214%)
Other theft
5.96(+6%)
Public order
5.96(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.5(-63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
382
97.2%
Indian
4
1.02%
Other White
4
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.25%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.25%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
28.65%
Level 3 (A level)
70
19.66%
No qualifications
64
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.43%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
43.75%
Owns with a mortgage
45
31.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
15.97%
Social rents from council
8
5.56%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.78%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Blackdown & Neroche

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £314
Sales (last 12 months): 121
Typical range (middle 50%): £235K – £425K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Blackdown & Neroche area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,180,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackdown & Neroche over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£410,000£327
Semi-Detached30£275,000£322
Terraced28£222,500£286
Flats8£145,500£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackdown & Neroche

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackdown & Neroche.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317,000£113,000£185,000£181,495
2017£328,750£107,000£223,000£172,975
2018£390,000£105,500£210,000£160,000
2019£350,000£119,000£223,500£184,500
2020£400,000£100,000£217,500£180,000
2021£366,750£109,250£260,000£222,500
2022£435,250£130,000£285,000£240,000
2023£457,500£102,500£265,000£230,000
2024£475,000£111,435£255,000£251,000
2025£425,000£145,500£275,000£220,000
2026£405,000£155,500£267,500£203,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackdown & Neroche.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackdown & Neroche.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£179£234£240
2017£252£178£244£235
2018£265£176£223£218
2019£257£182£245£199
2020£278£166£258£249
2021£296£164£286£248
2022£330£188£307£292
2023£312£147£291£286
2024£297£168£317£272
2025£327£199£314£279
2026£320£258£334£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackdown & Neroche.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackdown & Neroche in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA21 9HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA21 9HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 2025Piccadilly Filling Station, Wellington, TA21 9HYOtherFreehold£1,700,000
26 Feb 202616, Cob Castle, Wellington, TA21 9HJTerracedFreehold£187,000
22 Aug 202517, Cob Castle, Wellington, TA21 9HJOtherFreehold£97,500
08 Jan 2026Unit 1A, Castle Road, Wellington, TA21 9JQOtherFreehold£110,000
30 May 2025Unit 1L, Castle Road, Wellington, TA21 9JQOtherFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the TA21 9HY postcode area, located within Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA21 9HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA21 9HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPiccadilly Service StationWellington Road, Wellington, TA21 9HYWalking directions to Piccadilly Service Station

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA21 9HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Gideon Amos

Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyTaunton and WellingtonE14001540
WardBlackdown & NerocheE05014340
ParishWest BucklandE04008822
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West BucklandE02006111
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 017BE01029269
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA21 9HY

Is TA21 9HY (Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland) safe?

The area around TA21 9HY records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near TA21 9HY?

The median sale price around TA21 9HY in Blackdown & Neroche is £300,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around TA21 9HY?

TA21 9HY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,382 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA21 9HY (Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA21 9HY is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.