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TA3 6TN

Hatch Green

Blackdown & Neroche

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Detailed insights for TA3 6TN

Overview

Postcode TA3 6TN is located in a rural hamlet, within the Blackdown & Neroche ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Dowslands & Blackdown area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dowslands & Blackdown is £56,083 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 5.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Dowslands & Blackdown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,543 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Dowslands & Blackdown has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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

7/10

The average income per household in Dowslands & Blackdown is £56,083 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from TA3 6TN.

Flood risk

High

Dowslands & Blackdown near TA3 6TN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Taunton located about 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
79.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.32(+27%)
Public order
9.35(+43%)
Burglary
6.68(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.24(-58%)
Other theft
5.79(+3%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
94.16%
Other White
12
3.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
42.91%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.41%
No qualifications
26
9.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
57.58%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.64%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.79%
Shared ownership
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Blackdown & Neroche

Median price£302,500
Price per sq ft£314
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £425K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 (about £314 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
Detached57£410,000£324
Semi-Detached31£275,000£321
Terraced28£222,500£286
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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA3 6TN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA3 6TN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 2025Lawrence Flat, Taunton, TA3 6THFlatsLeasehold£245,000
04 Jul 2025The Curtis, Taunton, TA3 6THFlatsFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the TA3 6TN postcode area, located within Dowslands & Blackdown, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA3 6TN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryHatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

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 6TN, 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
ParishHatch BeauchampE04008797
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dowslands & BlackdownE02006112
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 019BE01029270
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA3 6TN

Is TA3 6TN (Dowslands & Blackdown) safe?

The area around TA3 6TN records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6TN?

The median sale price around TA3 6TN in Blackdown & Neroche is £302,500 (about £314 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA3 6TN?

There is 1 school close to TA3 6TN, including Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA3 6TN?

TA3 6TN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,543 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA3 6TN (Dowslands & Blackdown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA3 6TN is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.