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TA3 7DW

Drove Way

Blackdown & Neroche

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Overview

Postcode TA3 7DW 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 low crime levels, with around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 7 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Dowslands & Blackdown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,719 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Dowslands & Blackdown has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA3 7DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Dowslands & Blackdown near TA3 7DW 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 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
446
Population density
21.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.73(-32%)
Burglary
7.43(+167%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.68(-62%)
Public order
4.37(-33%)
Other theft
3.5(-38%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
431
96.64%
Other White
9
2.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.22%
Other
1
0.22%
Total population: 446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
161
39.85%
Level 3 (A level)
66
16.34%
No qualifications
54
13.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 404

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
104
55.32%
Owns with a mortgage
58
30.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
7.45%
Other forms of private rent
11
5.85%
Other social rented
1
0.53%
Total households: 188

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 7DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA3 7DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Sept 2025Beech Croft, Taunton, TA3 7DWDetachedFreehold£775,000

Schools

In the TA3 7DW postcode area, located within Dowslands & Blackdown, 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 7DW, 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
ParishChurchstantonE04008787
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dowslands & BlackdownE02006112
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 019AE01029261
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA3 7DW

Is TA3 7DW (Dowslands & Blackdown) safe?

The area around TA3 7DW records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7DW?

The median sale price around TA3 7DW in Dowslands & Blackdown 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 7DW?

TA3 7DW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,719 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA3 7DW (Dowslands & Blackdown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA3 7DW is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.