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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

EX144UT

Rhododendron Avenue

EX149QD

New Road

EX149EP

Wilmington Lane

EX149SY

Southcote Lane

EX144RR

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149QT

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149QY

Ullcombe Lane

EX144QG

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144UX

Whitebeam Grove

EX149QN

Butler Way

EX149HE

Hill's Lane

EX149NQ

Stockland Hill

EX149BZ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144UY

Jenwood Road

EX149EQ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149NY

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149AP

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144XY

Highfield Road

EX149QS

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143PY

Ridgeway Lane

EX143NY

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143PU

Wolverstone Hill

EX144TL

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149QF

Danes Close

EX149PS

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143NP

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144PB

Flightway

EX149BQ

Pound Lane

EX149EX

Beacon Hill Lane

EX149QG

Oak Tree Close

EX143PS

Ridgeway Lane

EX143QA

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149PN

Addington Cottages

EX149DU

North Hill Lane

EX149DD

Hussey's Lane

EX143PP

Church Hill

EX143PL

Nap View

EX149NZ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144UZ

Jenwood Road

EX149NA

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX137HJ

Dalwood Lane

EX149DJ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144UE

Greenway Lane

EX149PQ

Crossland Lane

EX149JZ

Hayne Lane

EX149QQ

Butler Way

EX149LZ

Broadways Head

Data Sources

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