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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 89 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
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

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Dunster area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,087 up to £905,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached50£435,000£3,565
Semi-Detached35£280,000£3,333
Terraced20£226,500£2,855

10 years median price trend in Dunster

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

All postcodes in Dunster

TA44BB

Halsway Lane

TA246JE

Cleeve Park

TA246BW

The Close

TA230JT

Willow Grove

TA246DY

Staunton Road

TA246PU

West Street

TA43TY

Combe Cross Lane

TA246RJ

Park Lane

TA246PZ

Lower Street

TA246TB

Knowle Lane

TA44AE

The Elms

TA44BD

Halsway Lane

TA246QE

Buckhill

TA246JL

Cleeve Park

TA246HB

Station Road

TA246LL

Heather Close

TA44EW

Church Lane

TA230LU

Dunster

TA246LQ

Dairylands

TA246RH

Park Lane

TA246SE

Dunster Steep

TA230PP

Station Road

TA246US

Little Plover Close

TA246EQ

Cross Farm Close

TA246TS

Dunster

TA246HP

Church Cottages

TA230LD

Dunster

TA246HJ

Dairylands

TA44FA

Gatchell Lane

TA246EH

Manor Road

TA246RF

Withycombe Lane

TA230GD

Huish Mews

TA44LR

Dunster

TA246PJ

Lower Marsh

TA246JU

Grove Road

TA230PQ

Claydon Close

TA246QN

Sandrocks Lane

TA246SS

St Georges Close

TA246NW

Orchard Close

TA246NL

Park Lane

TA246DD

Brackensfield

TA246RT

Hangers Way

TA44AL

Stickle Hill

TA246QB

Meadow Cottage

TA230RP

Leighland

TA246QA

Crown Cottages

TA246SY

Pikes Crescent

TA246JP

Cleeve Hill

TA230RL

Lower Hayne

TA246HS

Monks' Path

TA246BH

Spring Gardens

TA246TN

The Shires

TA44LN

Woolston

TA246NH

Main Road

TA246JQ

Cleeve Park

TA230QY

Brendon Close

TA246DX

Staunton Road

TA230LA

Torre

TA246DR

Victoria Road

TA44BJ

Water Lane

TA246ND

High Street

TA246HU

Monks' Path

TA44AP

Wood Lane

TA246PQ

Hilary Close

TA246ED

Quarry Close

TA230NR

Quarry Road

TA246AA

Elm Grove

TA246UE

Mallard Road

TA246BL

Church Street

TA246LB

Dunster

TA246SZ

Wassail Close

TA43QF

Sheepstealing Lane

TA230QZ

Brendon Close

TA246AP

Silvermead

TA43TW

Kingswood

TA44EE

Honeyrow Lane

TA230NW

Station Road

TA44PA

Bakers Orchard

TA43TH

Station Road

TA43UB

Waverdine Court

TA246EU

Birch Gardens

TA44EY

Upcott Lane

TA246JB

Cleeve Park

TA246UF

Mallard Road

TA246LA

Wood Lane

TA246QZ

Blindwell Lane

TA43PY

Lower Ashbeer Lane

TA246RU

Chapel Row

TA246LN

Poachers End

TA230NJ

Quantock View

TA246JD

Cleeve Park

TA246NT

Church Lane

TA246SL

Castle Hill

TA246HY

Chestnut Avenue

TA246PA

Milletts Close

TA44AF

Hagleys Green

TA246BG

Bircham Road

TA246LY

Park Lane

TA246NB

Main Road

TA246JW

Cleeve Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.