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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

TA246JE

Cleeve Park

TA246RH

Park Lane

TA44ES

Chilcombe Lane

TA246PF

Meadowside

TA246SL

Castle Hill

TA44HR

Woodford

TA246EF

Quarry Close

TA246EJ

Manor Road

TA246HP

Church Cottages

TA246NS

Church Close

TA43PX

Elworthy

TA44BS

Binford's Lane

TA246QP

Felon's Oak Lane

TA246LT

New Road

TA246NA

Hill Lane

TA246QE

Higher Rodhuish Road

TA246TS

Dunster

TA230PE

Huish Lane

TA246DY

Staunton Road

TA246HR

Pillory Cottages

TA246PQ

Hilary Close

TA246SB

St Georges Street

TA43QG

Sheepstealing Lane

TA44AD

Hagleys Green

TA44AG

Brendon View

TA230NX

Albert Terrace

TA246DZ

Staunton Road

TA246JW

Cleeve Hill

TA246LJ

Badger Park

TA246NE

Carantoc Place

TA246RX

St Georges Street

TA230LR

Dunster

TA230LS

Dunster

TA246AG

Lower Marshfield Road

TA246AU

Brook Gardens

TA246HL

Manor Park

TA246JU

Grove Road

TA246LP

Tree Tops

TA246PB

Chestnut Close

TA246PW

Conygar View

TA43SZ

Brook Street

TA44EG

Trendle Lane

TA44ET

Newton Lane

TA44LN

Woolston

TA44LT

Vellow Wood Lane

TA246ED

Quarry Close

TA246LX

Station Road

TA246NP

Vicarage Road

TA246PA

Milletts Close

TA246RE

Hill Lane

TA246TW

Bircham Road

TA43TP

Kingswood

TA230JX

Crown Cottages

TA246HQ

Lodge Rocks

TA246LZ

Eastern Corner

TA246RW

Haven Close

TA230PH

Claydon Close

TA246BW

The Close

TA246JF

Cleeve Park

TA246QL

Pinns Cottages

TA246RG

Bowerhayes Lane

TA44EF

Hill Lane

TA44PA

Bakers Orchard

TA230PD

Mckinley Terrace

TA246PY

West Street

TA43TQ

Station Road

TA230LZ

Dunster

TA246JG

Cleeve Park

TA246SR

Park Street

TA246AY

Alcombe Road

TA246BN

Church Street

TA246HT

Dunster

TA246JY

Grove Lane

TA246NT

Church Lane

TA246TH

Blue Anchor Road

TA43QJ

Lower Vexford

TA43SL

Binford Lane

TA43TH

Station Road

TA44AY

Halsway Hill

TA230PW

Station Road

TA230RL

Lower Hayne

TA246AT

Silvermead Court

TA246HW

Dunster

TA44AB

Dunster

TA44AQ

Hagleys Green

TA230LD

Dunster

TA230QS

Ham Lane

TA246QA

Crown Cottages

TA246UN

Goosander Close

TA44LU

Jacobs Pond

TA230RH

Clitsome View

TA246JN

Blue Anchor Road

TA246SH

Church Street

TA43TJ

Wood Lane

TA230PA

Huish Lane

TA230LT

Dunster

TA230PF

Verdun Terrace

TA230RG

Brendon Close

TA230RP

Leighland

TA246EW

Manor Road

Data Sources

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