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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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
27
Deprivation level
6/10
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
13.15(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.46(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.42(-84%)
Burglary
2.25(-19%)
Other theft
2.25(-60%)
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

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £480K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Dunkeswell & Otterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunkeswell & Otterhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£516,000£387
Semi-Detached18£259,500£351
Flats1£225,000£132
Terraced8£187,500£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunkeswell & Otterhead.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335,000£162,500£143,500
2017£432,500£157,475£155,000
2018£402,000£171,000£148,950
2019£427,500£233,000£165,000
2020£460,000£212,500£168,000
2021£540,000£232,500£185,000
2022£550,000£257,000£205,000
2023£530,000£216,250£186,500
2024£545,000£272,500£190,000
2025£516,000£274,000£210,000
2026£460,000£259,500£179,950
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunkeswell & Otterhead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunkeswell & Otterhead.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£230£238
2017£269£221£239
2018£283£239£244
2019£298£226£247
2020£290£266£282
2021£293£308£249
2022£406£327£281
2023£324£339£296
2024£386£335£299
2025£373£351£315
2026£428£303£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunkeswell & Otterhead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Is Dunkeswell & Otterhead safe?

Dunkeswell & Otterhead records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dunkeswell & Otterhead?

The median sale price in Dunkeswell & Otterhead is £280,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dunkeswell & Otterhead?

Dunkeswell & Otterhead has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dunkeswell & Otterhead?

Dunkeswell & Otterhead scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dunkeswell & Otterhead sits around rank 16,677 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dunkeswell & Otterhead?

The average household income in Dunkeswell & Otterhead is around £48,643 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dunkeswell & Otterhead?

Dunkeswell & Otterhead is represented by 2 elected councillors: Colin Brown (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Yehudi Levine (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144SB

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149AT

Rag Lane

EX143NZ

Hayne Lane

EX144TJ

Hillside

EX144TY

Rolleshayes Cottages

EX149HW

Old Chard Road

EX149ET

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144QW

Broad Road

EX149PD

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143PJ

Church Hill

EX143PX

Wolverstone Hill

EX144AL

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149HD

Gully Lane

EX144XA

Potters Stile

EX149BE

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149NE

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149HG

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX137HQ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143NX

Sunnyside

EX149NX

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX137HL

Ham Road

EX137HH

Dalwood Lane

EX149AL

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149RH

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144UU

Wulphere Close

EX143PZ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149NJ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144UB

Greenway Lane

EX144UG

Plott Cottages

EX143PR

Chapel Cottages

EX144PP

Flightway

EX144LH

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143NN

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149BT

North Hill Lane

EX149EB

Rosshayne Lane

EX149TA

Ottervale Close

EX149DY

Blackhayes Lane

EX144XX

Powells Way

EX149QZ

Ullcombe Lane

EX144SU

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149HY

Post Lane

EX144XQ

Manleys Lane

EX149LR

Tillery

EX149LS

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144AJ

Dunkeswell Airfield

EX144QA

Tencery Orchard

EX143PW

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149LL

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143PN

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144QN

Long Lane

EX144UF

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

TA203RY

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149EA

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149JB

Stockland Hill

EX149AG

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144SX

Moorlands Cottages

EX149EW

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144TR

Ford Hill Cottages

EX149BN

Drakes Meadow

EX144TP

Dumpdon Lane

EX149RB

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149HZ

Post Lane

EX152JF

Landcroft Lane

EX144XE

Liberator Way

EX144PG

Flightway

EX144PF

Flightway

EX144XF

Liberator Way

EX149ND

Beacon

EX149JA

Stockland Hill

EX149NL

Hedgend Road

EX143PT

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149PT

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144XD

Le Marchant Close

EX149BJ

Rosshayne Lane

EX144TG

Clapper Lane

EX149LX

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149QX

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144SJ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149ER

Dencroft Lane

TA203QW

Broadways Head

EX144QD

Catalina Close

EX149LQ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144SQ

Limers Lane

EX149EU

Heathstock

EX149QL

Otter View

TA203SB

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149LG

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149RQ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149AJ

Marsh Cottages

EX149HQ

Cleverhayes Lane

EX144SH

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144XG

Kennedy Way

EX144QQ

Powells Way

EX149DN

Groundhead Road

EX149DF

Millhayes Road

EX149QJ

Butler Way

EX149PJ

Manor Green

EX149PZ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149DL

Cawley's Lane

EX149DG

Hussey's Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.