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TA3 5BY

Blackdown & Neroche

Somerset

England / South West / Somerset / Dowslands & Blackdown / Blackdown & Neroche / TA3 5BY

Overview

Postcode TA3 5BY is located in a rural village, within the Blackdown & Neroche ward of Somerset in the South West region , and forms part of the Dowslands & Blackdown area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73.1 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 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Dowslands & Blackdown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,682 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Dowslands & Blackdown has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

8.8%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income of residents in Dowslands & Blackdown is £52,500 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA3 5BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Dowslands & Blackdown near TA3 5BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Taunton located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
483
Population density
81.3 per km²

Demographics

British
473
97.93%
Irish
4
0.83%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.41%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.21%
Total population: 483

Housing

Owns outright
95
46.57%
Owns with a mortgage
66
32.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
8.33%
Social rents from council
17
8.33%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.92%
Total households: 204

Property prices in Blackdown & Neroche

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £304,000 in Blackdown & Neroche area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £1,030,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£425,000
Flats8£111,000
Semi-Detached25£260,000
Terraced34£215,000

10 years price trend in Blackdown & Neroche

Schools

In the TA3 5BY postcode area, located within Dowslands & Blackdown, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryThurlbear Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.