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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 27 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
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

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 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
Terraced9£208,000
Detached22£516,000
Flats1£225,000
Semi-Detached14£259,500

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

EX144QT

Oakleigh

EX144QZ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144RS

Flightway

EX149EF

Marsh Lane

EX149HL

Rye Park

EX137HN

Ham Road

EX144QY

Golden Lane

EX144TN

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149AB

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144UQ

Combe View

EX144AH

Shoot's Lane

EX149JD

Stockland Hill

EX149LF

Featherbed Lane

EX144RE

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144XU

Louis Way

EX149BW

Pound Lane

EX149DT

Walshams

EX144SY

Greenway Lane

EX149PA

Twistgates Lane

TA37PL

Broom's Lane

EX143PE

Manor Close

EX149HJ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143QB

Ridgeway Lane

EX152HE

Drift Lane

EX144AA

Meads Close

EX143NW

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144QP

Golden Lane

EX149LY

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149DX

North Hill Lane

EX144RU

Tapsterwater

EX144SL

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149QU

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149BP

Church Way

EX144PQ

Flightway

EX149AS

Windgrove Close

EX149LJ

Lye Lane

EX144SE

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149DR

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144QL

Limers Lane

EX144RD

Flightway

EX144RT

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149PB

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144TZ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144TS

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143GA

Marles Close

EX149AQ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

TA37RP

Knacker's Hole Lane

EX149HU

Wood Lane

EX143NU

Summerlands

EX144RF

Springfield

EX144LD

Marcus Road

EX144XL

Powells Way

EX144TQ

Sextons Cottage

EX149PF

Sandy's Lane

EX143GB

Chinston Close

EX149NB

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149DE

Groundhead Road

EX149HH

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149AA

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149BS

Myrtle Cottages

EX149AD

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149AW

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144UL

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144RY

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144QR

Drift Lane

EX149PU

Hillside

EX144AE

Royal Oak Close

EX144RJ

Flightway

EX144RZ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149BU

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144LG

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144SD

Burnsome Lane

EX149QW

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144QJ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144QS

Drift Lane

EX149AF

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149PE

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149EY

East Horner Lane

EX144LF

Dunkeswell Airfield

EX144RP

Park Close

EX144PE

Flightway

EX143PA

Weston Cottages

EX149HN

Old Chard Road

EX144SA

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149HT

Old Chard Road

EX149BG

Pound Lane

EX144RG

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144QX

Shoot's Lane

EX149PW

Sandy's Lane

EX143PH

Weston Lane

EX149QE

New Road

EX149LT

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144XP

Walcott Way

EX144SG

Greenway Lane

EX149RG

Newhouse Cottages

EX149EG

Cokers Elm

EX144TH

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144LJ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143GE

Weston Mews

EX149PP

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.