Postcode TA3 5AA is located in a rural village, within the Blackdown & Neroche area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Dowslands & Blackdown area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dowslands & Blackdown is £56,083 per year. The median sale price in Blackdown & Neroche is £332,500 (around £320 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £251,625 and £456,250. The nearest station is Taunton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hawthorn Park.
Dowslands & Blackdown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,543 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Dowslands & Blackdown has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from TA3 5AA.
Dowslands & Blackdown near TA3 5AA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Taunton located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hawthorn Park | Large | Walking directions to Hawthorn Park |
| 0.5 mi | Holway Green | Small | Walking directions to Holway Green |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 (about £320 per square foot) in Blackdown & Neroche area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,293,684.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £420,000 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £275,000 | £324 |
| Terraced | 18 | £222,500 | £276 |
| Flats | 6 | £145,500 | £237 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £151,000 | £275,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £417,500 | £140,000 | £275,000 | £203,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £215 | £314 | £279 |
| 2026 | £321 | £243 | £328 | £287 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA3 5AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 8, Larch Close, Taunton, TA1 2SF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 24, Alder Close, Taunton, TA1 2QP | Terraced | Leasehold | £118,500 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 3, Poplar Road, Taunton, TA1 2SB | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 3, Poplar Road, Taunton, TA1 2SB | Terraced | Freehold | £176,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 41, Poplar Road, Taunton, TA1 2SB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the TA3 5AA postcode area, located within Dowslands & Blackdown, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Blackbrook Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2013. | |
Blackbrook Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2013
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Holway Park Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Sept 2019. | |
Holway Park Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Sept 2019
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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Willow Vale School | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Sept 2014. | |
Willow Vale School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Sept 2014
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA3 5AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TA3 5AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA3 5AA records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and burglary.
The median sale price around TA3 5AA in Blackdown & Neroche is £332,500 (about £320 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to TA3 5AA, including Blackbrook Primary School (Good), Holway Park Community Primary School (Good) and Willow Vale School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
TA3 5AA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,543 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA3 5AA is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.