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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 £48,640 per year. The median sale price in Dunkeswell & Otterhead is £241,500 (around £315 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £206,000 and £428,750. There are 3 schools in Dunkeswell & Otterhead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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: £241,500
Price per sq ft: £315
Sales (last 12 months): 56
Typical range (middle 50%): £206K – £429K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 (about £315 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£379
Semi-Detached21£235,500£353
Flats1£225,000£132
Terraced16£190,500£302

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£340,000£162,500£142,750
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£537,500£274,000£195,000
2026£460,000£235,500£185,500
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£224£230£230
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£372£351£312
2026£384£352£300
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Devon district.

Band A£1,730
Band B£2,019
Band C£2,307
Band D£2,595
Band E£3,172
Band F£3,749
Band G£4,326
Band H£5,191

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Dunkeswell & Otterhead ward.

Local councillors

Colin Brown

Dunkeswell & Otterhead - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Yehudi Levine

Dunkeswell & Otterhead - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats