Postcode TA3 5BZ 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 high crime levels, with around 70.8 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 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Dowslands & Blackdown has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.8 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA3 5BZ.
Dowslands & Blackdown near TA3 5BZ 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £297,750 in Blackdown & Neroche area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,270,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackdown & Neroche
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.