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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 43 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
Detached24£516,000
Flats1£220,000
Semi-Detached11£274,000
Terraced7£225,000

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

EX144XF

Liberator Way

EX149LH

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149NZ

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149QH

Butler Way

TA203QW

Broadways Head

EX143NW

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143PY

Ridgeway Lane

EX144RX

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144SE

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144TA

Greenway Lane

EX149PY

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX143PA

Weston Cottages

EX144RG

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149PL

Pellew Terrace

EX144SL

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144UF

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX137HN

Ham Road

EX143NZ

Hayne Lane

EX144LB

Airfield Industrial Estate

EX144UX

Whitebeam Grove

EX144XP

Walcott Way

EX149BT

North Hill Lane

EX149NH

Stockland Hill

EX143PJ

Church Hill

EX143PL

Nap View

EX144QQ

Powells Way

EX144TJ

Hillside

EX144TL

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144TX

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144XX

Powells Way

EX144QT

Oakleigh

EX144QU

Church Lane

EX144TW

Langford Road

EX144UT

Rhododendron Avenue

EX149AB

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149DA

Shortmoor Cross

EX149DB

Mill Lane

EX149NN

Old Chard Road

EX144RQ

Kennedy Way

EX149NP

Hedgend Road

EX149NY

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144RE

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX144UY

Jenwood Road

EX149AE

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149EA

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149HH

Dunkeswell & Otterhead

EX149PF

Sandy's Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.