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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 moderate crime levels, with around 86 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 per household in Dunster is £43,386 per year. 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
86
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
54.51(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.15(+7%)
Public order
9.05(+37%)
Other theft
7.67(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.84(-10%)
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

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Dunster area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,087 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dunster 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£450,000
Flats2£148,475
Semi-Detached33£300,000
Terraced25£250,000

10 years median price trend in Dunster

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunster.

All postcodes in Dunster

TA246LU

Park Lane

TA44BF

Higil Lea

TA230PJ

Station Road

TA246HB

Station Road

TA230NN

Chapel Bungalows

TA230PR

Abbey Road

TA230PS

Abbey Road

TA246HS

Monks' Path

TA246NJ

Winsors Lane

TA246PD

Marsh Street

TA246RN

Bridges Mead

TA44HP

Dunster

TA230QN

Ham Lane

TA246EL

Cefn Court

TA246EZ

Church View

TA246NU

Eastbury Road

TA246QH

Rodhuish Cross

TA246SD

The Ball

TA44EU

Culverhays Lane

TA44HX

Birchanger Lane

TA246EX

Marsh Gardens

TA246FE

The Orchard

TA246LN

Poachers End

TA246NH

Main Road

TA44BT

Dunster

TA230QT

Watersmeet Close

TA246AD

Hayfield Road

TA246EH

Manor Road

TA246ET

Staunton Lane

TA246JB

Cleeve Park

TA246LQ

Dairylands

TA43QE

Dean's Lane

TA43UB

Waverdine Court

TA44AF

Hagleys Green

TA246LD

Blue Anchor Road

TA230QU

Huish Meadow

TA230RD

Haymans Cottages

TA246PH

Marsh Lane

TA246PX

West Street

TA246QB

Meadow Cottage

TA246SS

St Georges Close

TA246UW

Curlew Close

TA44BH

Cookley Lane

TA246EQ

Cross Farm Close

TA44HZ

Sunnybank

TA230JS

Willow Grove

TA230PL

Avis Hill

TA230PT

Willow Grove

TA230RF

The Crescent

TA246AB

Hayfield Road

TA246BH

Spring Gardens

TA246BL

Church Street

TA246DD

Brackensfield

TA246FA

Eastbury Hill

TA246HD

Kenham Cottages

TA246JA

Cleeve Park

TA246JQ

Cleeve Park

TA246NL

Park Lane

TA246PZ

Lower Street

TA246QN

Sandrocks Lane

TA246RZ

St Georges Street

TA43SX

Old Way

TA44JF

Combe Cross Lane

TA230RQ

Brendon Close

TA246JD

Cleeve Park

TA246US

Little Plover Close

TA43TB

Pickpurse Lane

TA44JQ

Escott

TA44LW

Woolston

TA230QP

Dunster

TA246DH

Brook Street Mews

TA246PP

Conygar View

TA246QT

Greenland Lane

TA246RF

Withycombe Lane

TA230QY

Brendon Close

TA246NY

Dunster

TA246RJ

Park Lane

TA230LE

Dunster

TA230RJ

Dunster

TA246BZ

Barton Road

TA246HH

Dunster

TA246RY

Priory Green

TA246TR

Ellicombe Lane

TA44HS

Nettlecombe

TA230NZ

Huish Lane

TA230QZ

Brendon Close

TA246AN

Lower Meadow Road

TA246DA

Edgemoor Road

TA246EP

Staunton Lane

TA246PR

Bremis Road

TA246TU

Knowle Lane

TA44EX

Cookley Lane

TA246BU

Dene Gardens

TA246ER

Callins Close

TA246LS

Hill View Road

TA246QX

Dunster

TA246TN

The Shires

TA43TR

Castlake Lane

TA230LX

Faircross

TA246BS

Combeland Road

Data Sources

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