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About

Dunster ward encompasses the historic village of Dunster and surrounding rural landscapes within Exmoor National Park. The area is dominated by the presence of Dunster Castle, a former fortress and country house with terraced gardens, which overlooks the settlement. The ward includes farmland and wooded areas that are part of the national park's scenery, with the River Avill flowing through the parish. Local geography is characterised by the transition from the Vale of Taunton Deane towards the higher moorland of Exmoor.

The ward's economy is closely linked to tourism and agriculture, centred on the preserved medieval village with its yarn market and tithe barn. A working watermill, driven by the River Avill, continues to operate as a visitor attraction. The area maintains a distinct character defined by its historic built environment, protected status within the national park, and its position as a gateway to the moorland. The West Somerset Railway steam line serves the village, providing a specific transport link.

Area overview

On average Dunster has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunster is £43,366 per year. The median sale price in Dunster is £316,000 (around £308 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £253,750 and £415,000. There are 5 schools in Dunster: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dunster is home to around 8,733 people, with a population density of about 71.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunster Population
8,733
Population density
71.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.22(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.89(0%)
Public order
9.16(+40%)
Other theft
7.9(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.73(-12%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,312
95.21%
Other White
229
2.62%
Irish
36
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.25%
Total population: 8,730

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,289
30.29%
No qualifications
1,377
18.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,222
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,144
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
782
10.35%
Total 16+ residents: 7,557

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,971
48.96%
Owns with a mortgage
747
18.55%
Other social rented
610
15.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
471
11.7%
Other forms of private rent
131
3.25%
Total households: 4,026

Property prices in Dunster

Median price: £316,000
Price per sq ft: £308
Sales (last 12 months): 100
Typical range (middle 50%): £254K – £415K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £316,000 (about £308 per square foot) in Dunster area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£415,000£330
Semi-Detached32£282,500£305
Terraced16£216,250£257
Flats1£115,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£135,000£237,500£167,750
2017£315,000£120,000£237,840£177,000
2018£372,000£120,000£242,500£195,000
2019£360,000£137,500£247,500£182,500
2020£384,750£142,750£247,000£191,250
2021£415,000£165,000£265,000£247,000
2022£435,000£146,000£276,500£268,000
2023£475,000£186,000£300,000£225,000
2024£472,500£157,500£298,750£253,000
2025£412,500£136,975£295,000£237,500
2026£415,000—£278,750£230,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£171£232£198
2017£268£192£219£213
2018£275£174£244£217
2019£279£180£240£258
2020£281£240£241£236
2021£328£196£260£244
2022£352£219£279£289
2023£353£254£287£319
2024£327£283£302£315
2025£339£213£305£265
2026£328—£320£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dunster in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Dunster ward.

Local councillors

Cara Elizabeth Strom

Dunster - Elected 23 Oct 2025

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Dunster

Is Dunster safe?

Dunster records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dunster?

The median sale price in Dunster is £316,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dunster?

Dunster has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dunster?

Dunster scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dunster sits around rank 10,526 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dunster?

The average household income in Dunster is around £43,366 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dunster?

Dunster is represented by 1 elected councillor: Cara Elizabeth Strom (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Dunster

TA230PD

Mckinley Terrace

TA246PS

Main Road

TA246JT

Blue Anchor Road

TA246DE

Hayfield Close

TA230LX

Faircross

TA246HN

Dunster

TA230LL

Chitcombe Rocks Lane

TA246HA

Sandhill Lane

TA246QR

Felon's Oak Lane

TA246SX

College Close

TA246EP

Staunton Lane

TA44BT

Dunster

TA246QL

Pinns Cottages

TA44ES

Chilcombe Lane

TA246PD

Marsh Street

TA246ER

Callins Close

TA230NU

Williton Road

TA230RH

Clitsome View

TA230NQ

Old Nursery Court

TA44FB

Holford Lane

TA246QF

Combe Lane

TA43TJ

Wood Lane

TA246AQ

Marshfield Road

TA43TT

Castlake

TA246RN

Bridges Mead

TA246EG

Callins View

TA246PW

Conygar View

TA246TP

Ellicombe Lane

TA44EP

Combe Close

TA43QB

Willett

TA44JB

Pond Orchard

TA43SZ

Brook Street

TA44JG

Dunster

TA246LT

New Road

TA44EN

Parsons Close

TA43AJ

Archers Grove

TA246TE

Sandpiper Close

TA230RD

Haymans Cottages

TA246HW

Church Close

TA246LS

Hill View Road

TA246PX

West Street

TA246SH

Church Street

TA246AG

Lower Marshfield Road

TA44EQ

Dashwoods Lane

TA246QD

Mill Street

TA230QP

Dunster

TA44BQ

Cookley Lane

TA246PN

Marsh Street

TA230RR

Dunster

TA246NP

Vicarage Road

TA246NX

Eastbury Road

TA246PH

Marsh Lane

TA246HL

Manor Park

TA246QH

Rodhuish Cross

TA246BQ

Bircham Road

TA43SY

High Street

TA44AZ

Slough Lane

TA246HQ

Lodge Rocks

TA44EJ

Quantock Side

TA246TW

Bircham Road

TA44AJ

Hurley Lane

TA246BU

Dene Gardens

TA246JY

Grove Lane

TA246EE

Quarry Close

TA44EU

Culverhays Lane

TA44BL

Leigh Lane

TA44AG

Brendon View

TA246EB

Chestnut Way

TA246RE

Hill Lane

TA246TU

Knowle Lane

TA246LR

The Crescent

TA43QH

Hangerland Lane

TA246ET

Staunton Lane

TA246SA

West Close

TA230JY

Abbey Road

TA230LZ

Dunster

TA246FF

Park Lane

TA246PB

Chestnut Close

TA44EG

Trendle Lane

TA246LD

Blue Anchor Road

TA43TG

Slade Close

TA44BH

Cookley Lane

TA230LR

Dunster

TA43TN

Vellow Road

TA246EA

Staunton Road

TA246NR

Vicarage Road

TA230JZ

Abbey Road

TA230NT

Station Road

TA43TL

Vellow Road

TA230LT

Dunster

TA230PG

Abbey Villas

TA44DA

Pound Orchard

TA230LY

Slade Lane

TA43TX

Sawpits Close

TA44ET

Newton Lane

TA230RQ

Brendon Close

TA246LH

Ellicombe Meadow

TA230PE

Huish Lane

TA230NZ

Huish Lane

TA246AJ

Marshfield Road