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TA3 5NP

Church Lane

Blackdown & Neroche

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Overview

Postcode TA3 5NP 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 3.6 miles away.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Ruishton & North Curry near TA3 5NP 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
123
Population density
37 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
122
99.19%
Other White
1
0.81%
Total population: 123

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
35
34.31%
Level 3 (A level)
21
20.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
18.63%
No qualifications
13
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 102

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
18
39.13%
Owns with a mortgage
15
32.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
19.57%
Social rents from council
2
4.35%
Other forms of private rent
2
4.35%
Total households: 46

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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA3 5NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA3 5NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 2025Lower Farm, Taunton, TA3 5NROtherFreehold£925,000

Schools

In the TA3 5NP postcode area, located within Ruishton & North Curry, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 5NP, 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
ParishThornfalconE04008816
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 5NP

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

The area around TA3 5NP 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 5NP?

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

How deprived is the area around TA3 5NP?

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

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