Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BLACKDOWN VIEW, TA19 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKDOWN VIEW, TA19 0BG.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Herne View Church of England Primary

Good337 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Shrubbery Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Woodleigh B&B0.7 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

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