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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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 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
Detached41£420,000
Flats2£148,475
Semi-Detached32£297,500
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

TA230NH

May Terrace

TA230RE

Manor View

TA246JS

Home Farm Cottages

TA246LE

Blue Anchor Chalets

TA246QF

Combe Lane

TA246RU

Chapel Row

TA230JZ

Abbey Road

TA230LY

Slade Lane

TA230PP

Station Road

TA246EB

Chestnut Way

TA246EG

Callins View

TA246HU

Monks' Path

TA246UH

Widgeon Close

TA44BB

Halsway Lane

TA230NL

Quarry Road

TA246ES

Orchard Court

TA246PS

Main Road

TA246TA

Broadwood Road

TA246UX

Plover Close

TA230LB

Dunster

TA230LL

Chitcombe Rocks Lane

TA230PB

Huish Lane

TA246DE

Hayfield Close

TA246HN

Dunster

TA246RL

Dunster Steep

TA246SW

Mill Lane

TA246AL

Marshfield Road

TA246JT

Blue Anchor Road

TA43TX

Sawpits Close

TA44AH

Hagleys Green

TA44EE

Honeyrow Lane

TA44HY

Birchanger Lane

TA44LS

Lower Vellow

TA246NX

Eastbury Road

TA246QD

Mill Street

TA246TB

Knowle Lane

TA44EQ

Dashwoods Lane

TA246BB

Alcombe Road

TA246BY

Dunster Close

TA246HX

Dunster

TA246QZ

Blindwell Lane

TA246UU

Puffin Close

TA43TU

Shute Street

TA44BJ

Water Lane

TA44EH

Dunster

TA44JD

Combecross Lane

TA230NU

Williton Road

TA246BP

Brook Street

TA246EE

Quarry Close

TA246HZ

Chestnut Avenue

TA246JZ

Carhampton Road

TA246ND

High Street

TA43TG

Slade Close

TA44BG

Cookley Lane

TA44EY

Upcott Lane

TA230NP

Belle Vue

TA246UR

Teal Road

TA44BD

Halsway Lane

TA230QA

Goodings Oak

TA246BQ

Bircham Road

TA246EU

Birch Gardens

TA246NR

Vicarage Road

TA246TT

Ellicombe Lane

TA246UE

Mallard Road

TA246UQ

Shelduck Close

TA230LU

Dunster

TA230PN

Station Road

TA246FF

Park Lane

TA246QW

Park Cottages

TA246TE

Sandpiper Close

TA44BQ

Cookley Lane

TA44EW

Church Lane

TA230NT

Station Road

TA230PG

Abbey Villas

TA230PQ

Claydon Close

TA230RA

Harpers Cottages

TA246SP

Mill Gardens

TA246SZ

Wassail Close

TA230LA

Torre

TA246LH

Ellicombe Meadow

TA246QR

Felon's Oak Lane

TA246TP

Ellicombe Lane

TA246UF

Mallard Road

TA43QH

Hangerland Lane

TA44AP

Wood Lane

TA44BP

Boarpath Lane

TA44HW

Yarde

TA44JE

Combecross Hill

TA246BX

Doone Way

TA246LR

The Crescent

TA43QP

Coleford Water

TA43TW

Kingswood

TA44EL

Church Lane

TA44JH

Higher Vellow

TA230JR

Cleeve Hill

TA246BA

Alcombe Road

TA246NB

Main Road

TA246QU

Dunster

TA246RD

Lodge Rocks

TA246RT

Hangers Way

Data Sources

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