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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

TA246LG

Blue Anchor Chalets

TA246LL

Heather Close

TA246PU

West Street

TA246RP

Lower Street

TA246SE

Dunster Steep

TA43QW

Dean's Lane

TA44EP

Combe Close

TA230GD

Huish Mews

TA230RR

Dunster

TA246BT

Combeland Road

TA246HY

Chestnut Avenue

TA43QL

Boarpath Lane

TA43TD

Hill Street

TA44LX

Capton

TA246AZ

Alcombe Road

TA246JR

Blue Anchor Road

TA246LA

Wood Lane

TA44FA

Gatchell Lane

TA246BE

Bircham Road

TA246HJ

Dairylands

TA246JX

Grove Road

TA246NN

Park Lane

TA246RQ

Briddicott Lane

TA246UZ

Southlands

TA44BL

Leigh Lane

TA230NQ

Old Nursery Court

TA230QH

Ham Lane

TA246UG

Mallard Road

TA43HD

Red Post Cottage

TA43TT

Castlake

TA44JA

Front Street

TA44JL

Combe Cross Lane

TA246DN

Gladstone Terrace

TA230JT

Willow Grove

TA246AQ

Marshfield Road

TA246HA

Sandhill Lane

TA246HG

Bilbrook Farm Cottages

TA246JP

Cleeve Hill

TA246LB

Dunster

TA246RA

Batallers Lane

TA43PY

Lower Ashbeer Lane

TA44BN

Stickle Hill

TA44FB

Holford Lane

TA44LR

Dunster

TA230JY

Abbey Road

TA230NR

Quarry Road

TA246LY

Park Lane

TA246RS

St Georges Street

TA43TE

Deane Close

TA44HU

Colton Lane

TA230QR

Dunster

TA246AA

Elm Grove

TA246AW

Lower Meadow Road

TA246DB

Staunton Rise

TA246EA

Staunton Road

TA246NQ

Main Road

TA246RR

Grange Meadow

TA246SG

High Street

TA246SY

Pikes Crescent

TA43QA

Cats' Castle Hill

TA44AJ

Hurley Lane

TA44BU

Bakers Orchard

TA246BG

Bircham Road

TA246HF

Myrtle Cottages

TA246QJ

Bowden Lane

TA230NW

Station Road

TA246AH

Marshfield Road

TA246LW

Deer View

TA43TF

Quantock View

TA230NY

Belle Vue

TA246PL

Sea Lane End

TA246SJ

Castle Hill

TA43AJ

Archers Grove

TA43QB

Willett

TA44AE

The Elms

TA44EN

Parsons Close

TA44HT

Dunster

TA230NJ

Quantock View

TA230RN

Higher Hayne

TA246EN

Grove Place

TA246PN

Marsh Street

TA246PT

Withycombe Lane

TA246UL

Heron Close

TA43SY

High Street

TA43TN

Vellow Road

TA44AN

Hillcrest

TA44AZ

Slough Lane

TA230FH

Huish Lane

TA230PZ

Castlemead

TA246AE

Fownes Road

TA246FD

Dunster Steep

TA246NF

Park Lane

TA246PE

Woodland Close

TA246SF

High Street

TA246SN

West Street

TA43TA

High Street

TA43TS

Castlake Lane

TA44AL

Stickle Hill

TA44BA

Halsway Lane

TA44ER

Chilcombe Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.