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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 £48,643 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

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £480K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £345 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£387
Semi-Detached18£259,500£351
Flats1£225,000£132
Terraced8£187,500£291

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£335,000£162,500£143,500
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£516,000£274,000£210,000
2026£460,000£259,500£179,950
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£228£230£238
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£373£351£315
2026£428£303£284
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.

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.