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Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

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About

Dunster sits on the edge of Exmoor, dominated by its medieval castle and a historic yarn market on the high street. The working watermill and the priory church are central features. Dulverton, further into the moor, acts as a southern gateway with its stone buildings clustered beside the River Barle.

Exmoor itself is an expanse of open heather moorland, deep wooded combes and grazing pastures. The landscape is defined by red deer, Exmoor ponies and the high coastline where the moor meets the Bristol Channel.

Area overview

On average Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor is £46,076 per year. There are 6 schools in Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor is home to around 5,595 people, with a population density of about 16.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor Population
5,595
Population density
16.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.78(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.37(-31%)
Public order
7.51(+14%)
Other theft
6.79(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.93(-40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,404
96.64%
Other White
67
1.2%
Irish
28
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.43%
Other Asian
15
0.27%
Total population: 5,592

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,569
31.55%
No qualifications
898
18.06%
Level 3 (A level)
799
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
765
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
480
9.65%
Total 16+ residents: 4,973

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,348
49.87%
Owns with a mortgage
450
16.65%
Other social rented
370
13.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
357
13.21%
Other forms of private rent
118
4.37%
Total households: 2,703

Property prices in Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £645,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor 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 Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£440,000
Flats6£130,750
Semi-Detached16£302,500
Terraced9£265,000

10 years median price trend in Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor.

All postcodes in Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA230LH

Swansea Farm Cottages

TA230LQ

Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247EQ

Luckwell Bridge

TA247LX

Church Hill

TA247RX

Room Hill Road

TA229NA

Jury Hill

TA229RU

Oldway Road

TA246RT

Hangers Way

TA246SQ

Castle Hill

TA247NU

Mill Lane

TA247QQ

Church Hill

TA229DB

Lady Street

TA229DR

Church Lane

TA229HB

High Street

TA229JL

Week Lane

TA229NL

Brompton Meadows

TA247JH

Ash Lane

TA229AS

Nicholas Close

TA229HQ

Millham Lane

TA247DZ

Cutcombe Hill

TA247QF

Rattle Row

TA247RS

Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247RT

Room Hill Road

TA247UF

Cutcombe Hill

TA229AT

Dulverton & Exmoor

TA229BW

Meadow View

TA229EZ

Guildhall Terrace

TA246SA

West Close

TA246TD

Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247DB

Blagdon Lane

TA247ER

Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247TJ

Holes Square

TA247UN

Dulverton & Exmoor

TA229RL

Brocksbridge Cottages

TA246AS

St Thomas Street

TA247EE

Drapers Way

TA247JS

Beech Park

TA247JU

Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247QE

The Tunnel

TA247SJ

Dulverton & Exmoor

TA229EX

Fore Street

TA229HJ

Bridge Street

TA247BS

Kersham Lane

TA247LS

Westcott Mead

TA247PS

Combe Lane

TA229DS

Town Marsh

TA229PY

Marshclose Hill

TA247PR

Church Hill

TA247UE

Harwood Lane

TA229BP

Allers View

TA229DJ

High Street

TA246PJ

Lower Marsh

TA247EZ

Thorne Lane

TA247NJ

Muddicombe Lane

Data Sources

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