Dunster ward is located in the West Somerset district, covering the historic village of Dunster and surrounding rural areas. The area is known for its medieval heritage, with Dunster Castle and the Yarn Market as key landmarks. The village features traditional thatched cottages and a mix of independent shops, cafes, and pubs along its main street.
The ward includes parts of Exmoor National Park, offering access to moorland and coastal scenery. Agriculture and tourism play significant roles in the local economy. Dunster also hosts seasonal events like the Dunster by Candlelight festival, attracting visitors to the area. The ward maintains a strong sense of community, with local facilities including a primary school and village hall.
On average Dunster has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dunster is £39,769 per year. There are 5 schools in Dunster: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Dunster area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,352,500.
Type | Sales | Median |
---|---|---|
Detached | 39 | £425,000 |
Flats | 4 | £167,975 |
Semi-Detached | 26 | £295,000 |
Terraced | 20 | £268,000 |
10 years price trend in Dunster
TA230NN
Station Road
TA230PR
Abbey Road
TA230PS
Abbey Road
TA230QN
Ham Lane
TA246EL
Manor Road
TA246EZ
Watchet, Washford & Carhampton
TA246HS
Monks' Path
TA246NJ
Winsors Lane
TA246NU
Eastbury Road
TA246PD
Marsh Street
TA246QH
Higher Rodhuish Road
TA246RN
Bridges Mead
TA246SD
Dunster Steep
TA44HX
Birchanger Lane
TA44EU
Culverhays Lane
TA44HP
Williton, Quantock & Stogursey
TA230QT
Watersmeet Close
TA246AD
Fownes Road
TA246EH
Manor Road
TA246ET
Staunton Lane
TA246EX
Marsh Gardens
TA246FE
Lower Street
TA246JB
Cleeve Park
TA246LN
Poachers End
TA246LQ
Dairylands
TA246NH
Station Road
TA43QE
Dean's Lane
TA43UB
Waverdine Court
TA44AF
Hagleys Green
TA44BT
Williton, Quantock & Stogursey
TA246PH
Marsh Lane
TA230QU
Huish Meadow
TA230RD
Brendon Close
TA246EQ
Cross Farm Close
TA246LD
Blue Anchor Road
TA246PX
Withycombe Lane
TA246QB
Lower Street
TA246SS
St George's Street
TA246UW
Curlew Close
TA44BH
Cookley Lane
TA44HZ
Sunny Bank
TA230JS
Willow Grove
TA230PL
Station Road
TA230PT
Claydon Close
TA230RF
Brendon Close
TA230RQ
Brendon Close
TA246AB
Elm Grove
TA246BH
Spring Gardens
TA246BL
Church Street
TA246DD
Brackensfield
TA246FA
Eastbury Road
TA246HD
Station Road
TA246JA
Cleeve Park
TA246JD
Cleeve Park
TA246JQ
Cleeve Park
TA246NL
Park Lane
TA246PZ
Lower Street
TA246QN
Sandrocks Lane
TA246RZ
St George's Street
TA246US
Drift Road
TA43SX
Ashbeer Hill
TA43TB
Pickpurse Lane
TA44JF
Combe Cross Lane
TA44JQ
Combecross Lane
TA44LW
Williton, Quantock & Stogursey
TA230LE
Watchet, Washford & Carhampton
TA230QP
Williton, Quantock & Stogursey
TA230RJ
Williton, Quantock & Stogursey
TA246BZ
Barton Road
TA246DH
Brook Street
TA246HH
Watchet, Washford & Carhampton
TA246PP
Conygar View
TA246QT
Greenland Lane
TA246RF
Withycombe Lane
TA246RY
Church Street
TA246TR
Dean Lane
TA44HS
Nettlecombe Park Road
TA230NZ
Huish Lane
TA230QY
Brendon Close
TA230QZ
Brendon Close
TA246AN
Lower Meadow Road
TA246DA
Edgemoor Road
TA246EP
Staunton Lane
TA246NY
Watchet, Washford & Carhampton
TA246PR
Bremis Road
TA246RJ
Park Lane
TA246TU
Bonniton Lane
TA44EX
Cookley Lane
TA230LX
Torre Rocks
TA246BS
Combeland Road
TA246BU
Dene Gardens
TA246ER
Callins Close
TA246JE
Cleeve Park
TA246LS
Hill View Road
TA246QX
Williton, Quantock & Stogursey
TA246RH
Park Lane
TA246TN
Ellicombe Meadow
TA43TR
Castlake Lane
TA44ES
Chilcombe Lane
TA246PF
Meadowside
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.