Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

BLACKDOWN VIEW, TA21 0JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKDOWN VIEW, TA21 0JZ.

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Population

424

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TA21 0JZ combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£610k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

TA21 0JZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Blackdown View, 0.8km from East Nynehead in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Upper Tone ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For serious buyers, TA21 0JZ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £610k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA21 0JZ are sourced from Output Area E00149073 (shared with 22 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 TA21 0JZ. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
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

Detached

£ 610,000

1 sales · Mean £ 610,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TA21 0JZ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton8.4 km
  • Tiverton Parkway13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Farthings Close0.1 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km