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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

TA246QJ

Bowden Lane

TA246NE

Carantoc Place

TA246AT

Silvermead Court

TA44AQ

Hagleys Green

TA44EH

Dunster

TA246EN

Grove Place

TA43PZ

Dunster

TA246HR

Pillory Cottages

TA44JL

Combe Cross Lane

TA43TD

Hill Street

TA246LW

Deer View

TA230NX

Albert Terrace

TA246QP

Felon's Oak Lane

TA246JS

Home Farm Cottages

TA230RW

Ham Lane

TA246JX

Grove Road

TA230QU

Huish Meadow

TA246PL

Sea Lane End

TA44LW

Woolston

TA44JH

Higher Vellow

TA246JZ

Carhampton Road

TA246NN

Park Lane

TA246RR

Grange Meadow

TA44JQ

Escott

TA246TT

Ellicombe Lane

TA44AB

Dunster

TA44AH

Hagleys Green

TA246BY

Dunster Close

TA230RG

Brendon Close

TA246QT

Greenland Lane

TA246NG

Tanyard

TA246SN

West Street

TA246DB

Staunton Rise

TA230SE

Dunster

TA246RQ

Briddicott Lane

TA246AH

Marshfield Road

TA230JR

Cleeve Hill

TA44BP

Boarpath Lane

TA246NJ

Winsors Lane

TA246AU

Brook Gardens

TA246UJ

Pintail Road

TA246AL

Marshfield Road

TA246HH

Dunster

TA44BF

Higil Lea

TA246RW

Haven Close

TA44JA

Front Street

TA44HZ

Sunnybank

TA44LT

Vellow Wood Lane

TA246TA

Broadwood Road

TA44AW

Flaxpool Hill

TA43TR

Castlake Lane

TA230FH

Huish Lane

TA43QG

Sheepstealing Lane

TA246PF

Meadowside

TA246ES

Orchard Court

TA246HD

Kenham Cottages

TA230PL

Avis Hill

TA246AX

Alcombe Road

TA230RA

Harpers Cottages

TA43QP

Coleford Water

TA44HP

Dunster

TA246EL

Cefn Court

TA43TB

Pickpurse Lane

TA246LZ

Eastern Corner

TA230PH

Claydon Close

TA246LG

Blue Anchor Chalets

TA230PT

Willow Grove

TA246LU

Park Lane

TA44BW

Boarpath Lane

TA43SL

Binford Lane

TA246AD

Hayfield Road

TA230PZ

Castlemead

TA43QE

Dean's Lane

TA246UL

Heron Close

TA44BN

Stickle Hill

TA230LS

Dunster

TA44HS

Nettlecombe

TA246TR

Ellicombe Lane

TA44EX

Cookley Lane

TA246BE

Bircham Road

TA43TQ

Station Road

TA246PT

Withycombe Lane

TA230RF

The Crescent

TA44EF

Hill Lane

TA246SR

Park Street

TA246DA

Edgemoor Road

TA246LJ

Badger Park

TA246UX

Plover Close

TA246TH

Blue Anchor Road

TA246BP

Brook Street

TA246HF

Myrtle Cottages

TA246RG

Bowerhayes Lane

TA246BN

Church Street

TA246EZ

Church View

TA246LX

Station Road

TA246PE

Woodland Close

TA246JN

Blue Anchor Road

TA246QU

Dunster

TA230JS

Willow Grove

TA43SJ

Whitemoor Lane

Data Sources

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