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TA3 5LX

Stoke Road

Blackdown & Neroche

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Detailed insights for TA3 5LX

Overview

Postcode TA3 5LX is located in a rural hamlet, within the Blackdown & Neroche ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Ruishton & North Curry area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ruishton & North Curry is £54,125 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 2.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Ruishton & North Curry has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,236 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ruishton & North Curry has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.2%

Approximately 11.2% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ruishton & North Curry is £54,125 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 188 ft away from TA3 5LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Ruishton & North Curry near TA3 5LX 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
403
Population density
184.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.84(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.94(-27%)
Other theft
10.94(+94%)
Public order
9.38(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.03(+8%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
389
95.81%
Other White
11
2.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.49%
Caribbean
1
0.25%
Total population: 406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
24.63%
No qualifications
74
21.7%
Level 3 (A level)
64
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
13.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
12.9%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
84
47.19%
Owns with a mortgage
44
24.72%
Other social rented
18
10.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
10.11%
Shared ownership
11
6.18%
Total households: 178

Property prices in Blackdown & Neroche

Median price£308,000
Price per sq ft£317
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£237K – £428K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 (about £317 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
Detached59£410,000£327
Semi-Detached31£275,000£321
Terraced29£225,000£290
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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA3 5LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA3 5LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 2025Clair Vaux, Stoke Road, Taunton, TA3 5LXDetachedFreehold£415,000
16 Jun 2025Primrose Cottage, 3, Laburnum Terrace, Taunton, TA3 5HPTerracedFreehold£242,500
28 Apr 2025Moss Rose House, Laburnum Terrace, Taunton, TA3 5HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£317,500
12 Dec 20254, The Grove, Taunton, TA3 5HYDetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the TA3 5LX postcode area, located within Ruishton & North Curry, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA3 5LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryRuishton Church of England SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miNot applicableCambian Somerset SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA3 5LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA3 5LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHenlade Post OfficeIlminster Road, Taunton, TA3 5DHWalking directions to Henlade Post Office

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 TA3 5LX, 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
ParishRuishtonE04008809
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ruishton & North CurryE02006103
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 009DE01029275
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA3 5LX

Is TA3 5LX (Ruishton & North Curry) safe?

The area around TA3 5LX records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 TA3 5LX?

The median sale price around TA3 5LX in Ruishton & North Curry is £308,000 (about £317 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA3 5LX?

There are 2 schools close to TA3 5LX, including Ruishton Church of England School (Good) and Cambian Somerset School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA3 5LX?

TA3 5LX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,236 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA3 5LX (Ruishton & North Curry) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA3 5LX is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.