The Blackdown and Neroche ward sits in rural Somerset, England, taking in parts of the rolling Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the wooded slopes of Neroche Forest. Characterised by hedgerow‑lined lanes, mixed farmland and small villages, the landscape offers hillwalking, rich birdlife and wide views across the surrounding countryside.
Local life centres on village halls, pubs and agricultural activity, with a mixture of traditional farming, small businesses and people who commute to nearby towns such as Taunton. Historic traces, from ancient woodlands and old field patterns to medieval churches, sit alongside contemporary conservation and leisure pursuits, so community events and footpaths feature strongly in the area’s social and cultural identity.
Postcode districts covering Blackdown & Neroche
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 24.4 miles
- Taunton 4.3 miles
- Yeovil 20 miles
- Bridgwater 12.7 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 20.1 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 20 miles
- Tiverton 16.5 miles
- Bridport 22 miles
- Chard 8.6 miles
- Chard Town 8.7 miles
- Street 19.4 miles
- Sidmouth 19.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Corfe Parish 0.8 miles
- Pitminster Parish 0.9 miles
- Blagdon Hill Built-up area 1 mile
- Staple Fitzpaine Parish 2.2 miles
- Otterford Parish 2.2 miles
- Orchard Portman Parish 2.2 miles
- Trull Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Comeytrowe & Trull Ward 2.8 miles
- Curland Parish 3.2 miles
- Churchstanton Parish 3.4 miles
- Buckland St. Mary Parish 3.4 miles
- Taunton South Ward 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Blackdown & Neroche
TA3 7DD, TA3 7SD, TA3 5SE, TA21 8QJ, TA3 5RT, TA3 7SF, TA3 7SU, TA3 5NN, TA21 8NW … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 20.5 miles
- Cardiff Airport 32.1 miles
- Taunton Railway Station 4.5 miles
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 7.7 miles
- Taunton Bus Station 3.9 miles
Hotels in Blackdown & Neroche Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3
- Greyhound
- Days Inn by Wyndham Taunton 2.5
- The Flying Fish Stables 4
- The Corner House Hotel 3
- Castle Hotel 4
- Meryan House Hotel 4
- Travelodge Wellington Somerset 3
- Winchester Arms
- Anchor Inn
Schools in Blackdown & Neroche
- Churchstanton Primary School Primary
- Ruishton C of E School Primary
- Somerset Progressive School Independent - special
- St John's C of E Primary School Primary
- Thurlbear C of E Primary School Primary
- West Buckland Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 2.3 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 6 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 7 miles
- Halswell House Country house 9.8 miles
- Halswell Estate 9.9 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 10.9 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.5 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 12.9 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 13.5 miles
- Brendon Hills Hill 17 miles
- Kilve Beach Beach 17.1 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 17.9 miles