TA19 0BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Blackdown View, 0.4km from Townsend in Ilminster. Administratively it sits within Ilminster ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, TA19 0BG represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, up 45.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA19 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00148712 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKDOWN VIEW, TA19 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKDOWN VIEW, TA19 0BG.
350
48
£ 43,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TA19 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 45.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA19 0BG. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 263,000
8 sales · Mean £ 261,187
Terraced
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA19 0BG has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Herne View Church of England Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Finest Quality Fresh Fish0.2 km
- Ilminster Market0.3 km
- Market Bakery0.3 km
- Sue Ryder Care0.1 km
- Bakery Roy-Al0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Shrubbery Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- Woodleigh B&B0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Alistair Hughes T/A The Dolphin0.4 km
- The Stonemasons0.8 km
- The Royal Oak (r.oakilminsterltd)0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Square0.4 km
- Games Master0.5 km
- The Kitchen on Silver Street0.3 km
- Balti House0.3 km
- No 570.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Ilminster Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
- Dragon Palace0.2 km
- New Golden Ocean0.5 km
- Vincents Fish Bar0.3 km
- West Street Fish & Chips0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne10.8 km
- Taunton17.4 km
- Axminster18.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Blackdown View0.2 km
- Blackdown View0.2 km
- The Square0.3 km
- Market House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA190BG · Data under Open Government Licence