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Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

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About

Dunster is a historic village in Somerset, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture. The centerpiece is Dunster Castle, a former fortress turned stately home with extensive gardens. The village has a mix of traditional shops, tea rooms, and a working watermill. The surrounding area includes Exmoor National Park, offering moorland, woodland, and coastal scenery.

Dulverton, often called the 'gateway to Exmoor,' is a small market town with a riverside setting. It has local galleries, independent shops, and pubs serving regional produce. The town is a base for exploring Exmoor’s trails, including the Two Moors Way. The area is known for its wildlife, including red deer and Exmoor ponies.

Exmoor spans Somerset and Devon, featuring rugged landscapes, deep valleys, and dramatic coastline. Highlights include the Valley of Rocks and Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor. The region has a mix of farmland, heathland, and ancient woodland, with walking and cycling routes throughout.

Area overview

On average Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor is £39,800 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).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

10.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor Population

5,595

Population density

16.4 per km²

Demographics

British

5,404

96.64%

Other White

1.2%

Irish

0.5%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.43%

Other Asian

0.27%

Total population: 5,592

Housing

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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	30	£440,000	£259,000	£399,250	£523,000	£955,500
Flats	4	£130,750	£108,000	£120,000	£177,375	£275,475
Semi-Detached	16	£298,000	£92,000	£253,250	£341,250	£520,000
Terraced	10	£271,500	£129,600	£205,375	£366,250	£418,500

10 years price trend in Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

All postcodes in Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247RX

Room Hill Road

TA247SW

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247UQ

Ashwell Lane

TA248RL

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA229DB

Lady Street

TA229DR

Church Lane

TA229HB

High Street

TA229JL

Week Lane

TA229NA

Jury Hill

TA229NL

Brompton Meadows

TA229RU

Oldway Road

TA246RT

Hanger's Way

TA246SQ

Castle Hill

TA247JH

Halse Lane

TA247NU

Mill Lane

TA247QQ

Church Hill

TA229AS

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA229AT

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA229BW

Ellersdown Lane

TA229EZ

Fore Street

TA229HQ

Great Meadow

TA246SA

St George's Street

TA246TD

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247DB

Blagdon Lane

TA247DZ

Cutcombe Hill

TA247ER

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247QF

The Tunnel

TA247RS

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247RT

Room Hill Road

TA247TJ

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247UF

Cutcombe Hill

TA247UN

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA229RL

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247LS

Westcott Mead

TA229EX

Fore Street

TA229HJ

Bridge Street

TA246AS

St Thomas Street

TA247BS

Kersham Lane

TA247EE

Drapers Way

TA247JS

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247JU

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247PS

Combe Lane

TA247QE

The Tunnel

TA247SJ

Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor

TA247NJ

Muddicombe Lane

TA229BP

Allers View

TA229DJ

High Street

TA229DS

Catford's Lane

TA229PY

Marshclose Hill

TA246PJ

Drift Road

TA247EZ

Thorne Lane

TA247PR

Church Hill

TA247UE

Harwood Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail