Postcode TA3 5LU is located in a rural town, within the Blackdown & Neroche ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Ruishton & North Curry area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ruishton & North Curry is £54,125 per year. The nearest station is Taunton located about 2.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ruishton & North Curry has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,839 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Ruishton & North Curry has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ruishton & North Curry is £54,125 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from TA3 5LU.
Ruishton & North Curry near TA3 5LU 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 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 | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £415,000 | £3,484 |
| Flats | 9 | £151,000 | £2,392 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £281,250 | £3,487 |
| Terraced | 34 | £220,000 | £3,034 |
10 year median price trend in Blackdown & Neroche
In the TA3 5LU postcode area, located within Ruishton & North Curry, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA3 5LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Hankridge Farm, Taunton, TA1 2LR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2UH | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
Elected local representatives for TA3 5LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.