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Dunkeswell & Otterhead

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About

Dunkeswell & Otterhead ward is a predominantly rural area in the Blackdown Hills. It centres on the village of Dunkeswell, historically known for its abbey and more recently for its Second World War airfield. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and the headwaters of the River Otter.

The area includes the hamlets of Otterhead and Sheldon, with the Otterhead Lakes being a notable local feature amidst the forestry. The ward's economy has traditional ties to agriculture, while the former airfield now supports a variety of light industrial and commercial units. The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty defines much of its surroundings.

Area overview

On average Dunkeswell & Otterhead has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunkeswell & Otterhead is £48,643 per year. There are 3 schools in Dunkeswell & Otterhead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dunkeswell & Otterhead is home to around 5,778 people, with a population density of about 40.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunkeswell & Otterhead Population
5,778
Population density
40.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.54(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.94(-81%)
Other theft
2.94(-48%)
Public order
2.42(-63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,483
94.93%
Other White
159
2.75%
Irish
22
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.33%
Total population: 5,776

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,643
33.58%
No qualifications
816
16.68%
Level 3 (A level)
794
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
697
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
477
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 4,893

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,240
52.17%
Owns with a mortgage
613
25.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
280
11.78%
Other forms of private rent
90
3.79%
Other social rented
71
2.99%
Total households: 2,377

Property prices in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Dunkeswell & Otterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dunkeswell & Otterhead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunkeswell & Otterhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£525,000
Flats1£220,000
Semi-Detached13£297,000
Terraced8£207,500

10 years median price trend in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunkeswell & Otterhead.

All postcodes in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143PX

Wolverstone Hill

EX144TZ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143GA

Marles Close

EX143NR

Yarn Park

EX144LH

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144XG

Kennedy Way

EX144XZ

Culme Close

EX149AU

Pound Lane

EX149HS

Featherbed Lane

EX149NE

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149PT

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143PE

Manor Close

EX144AF

Kennedy Way

EX149BG

Pound Lane

EX149BS

Myrtle Cottages

EX149EF

Marsh Lane

EX149HT

Old Chard Road

EX149PX

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143NT

Winneford Lane

EX144QG

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144RP

Park Close

EX144RT

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144SA

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149BN

Drakes Meadow

EX149PA

Twistgates Lane

EX144UQ

Combe View

EX149AH

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149DE

Groundhead Road

EX149HG

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144QZ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144SD

Burnsome Lane

EX144UB

Greenway Lane

EX144UD

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149AL

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149DY

Blackhayes Lane

EX149HJ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149HR

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149TA

Ottervale Close

EX144LA

Marcus Road

EX144LE

Dunkeswell Business Park

EX144QX

Shoot's Lane

EX144TQ

Sextons Cottage

TA37PN

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143NU

Summerlands

EX144AL

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144PP

Flightway

EX144RD

Flightway

EX144SH

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144XY

Highfield Road

EX149AA

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149BU

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149RH

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX152JF

Landcroft Lane

EX143GE

Weston Mews

EX144AB

Court View

EX144AJ

Dunkeswell Airfield

EX144QL

Limers Lane

EX144RU

Tapsterwater

EX149DX

North Hill Lane

EX143PT

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144QJ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144TH

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149BD

Forum Cottages

EX149NL

Hedgend Road

EX149QF

Danes Close

EX143NS

Winneford Lane

EX143QA

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144AE

Royal Oak Close

EX144PQ

Flightway

EX149LF

Featherbed Lane

EX149LQ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149PW

Sandy's Lane

EX149SY

Southcote Lane

EX144LT

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144SP

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144TP

Dumpdon Lane

EX149QQ

Butler Way

TA37RP

Knacker's Hole Lane

EX144TY

Rolleshayes Cottages

EX144XD

Le Marchant Close

EX149DQ

Thrashill Cottages

EX152HE

Drift Lane

EX137HH

Dalwood Lane

EX149AD

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149LG

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149PD

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149RA

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144PB

Flightway

EX149AJ

Marsh Cottages

EX149ET

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144PF

Flightway

EX144QE

Foxglove Close

EX144RF

Springfield

EX144SJ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144SS

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144XB

Walden Road

EX149LA

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149EJ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149ND

Beacon

EX144QA

Tencery Orchard

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.