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Dunkeswell & Otterhead

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About

Dunkeswell & Otterhead ward in East Devon covers a rural area with a mix of farmland, woodland, and small villages. The ward includes Dunkeswell, home to a former RAF airfield now used for light aviation and business parks. Nearby, the Blackdown Hills provide walking trails and scenic views. The area has a quiet, countryside feel with scattered settlements and limited urban development.

Otterhead, another part of the ward, lies near the River Otter and features historic estates and nature reserves. The ward’s economy leans towards agriculture and small businesses, with some tourism due to its natural surroundings. Local amenities are concentrated in villages like Dunkeswell, while larger towns such as Honiton are nearby for additional services. The area is known for its rural character and connection to the surrounding landscape.

Area overview

On average Dunkeswell & Otterhead has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 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 of residents in Dunkeswell & Otterhead is £46,750 per year. There are 3 schools in Dunkeswell & Otterhead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Dunkeswell & Otterhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £149,000 up to £960,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£565,000
Flats1£220,000
Semi-Detached14£306,000
Terraced13£175,000

10 years price trend in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

All postcodes in Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149QA

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX149QH

Butler Way

EX149RJ

Pipers Place

TA203QW

Broadways Head

EX144TA

Greenway Lane

EX143NW

Feniton & Whimple

EX143PA

Hayne Lane

EX143PY

Ridgeway Lane

EX144RG

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX144RX

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX144SE

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX144TZ

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX149PL

Sandy's Lane

EX149PY

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX137HN

Ham Road

EX143NZ

Hayne Lane

EX144LB

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX144SL

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX144UF

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX144UX

Highfield Road

EX144XP

Highfield Road

EX149BT

North Hill Lane

EX149NH

Stockland Hill

EX143PJ

Church Hill

EX143PL

Nap View

EX144QQ

Powells Way

EX144QT

Church Lane

EX144QU

Church Lane

EX144TJ

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX144TL

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX144TW

Langford Road

EX144TX

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX144UT

Highfield Road

EX144XX

Powells Way

EX149AB

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX149DA

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX149DB

Mill Lane

EX149NN

Cleverhayes Lane

EX144RE

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX144RQ

Kennedy Way

EX144UY

Rhododendron Avenue

EX149AE

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX149EA

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX149HH

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX149NP

Hedgend Road

EX149NY

Dunkeswell, Upottery & Stockland

EX149PF

Sandy's Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.