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Dunkeswell, United Kingdom
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Dunkeswell is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,361. Elevation: 781 ft (238 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dunkeswell
Dunkeswell Aerodrome is an airfield in East Devon, England. It is located next to the village of Dunkeswell near the eastern edge of the Blackdown Hills, approximately 5 miles north of the town of Honiton and 16Â mi (26Â km) northeast of Exeter. It is a busy civilian airfield with a mix of general aviation, flight instruction, skydiving, Spitfire flights, helicopter flights and occasionally wing walking.
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| Population | 1,361 |
| Population Density | 190 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8630°, -3.2229° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.3 inches (973 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.3 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Dunkeswell
Dunkeswell is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,361. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet (238 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Dunkeswell vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Dunkeswell vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 124 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $249,800 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 544 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8630°N, 3.2229°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 43 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Dunkeswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (2.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Dunkeswell
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upottery Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dunkeswell
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Soundart Radio | diy, experimental | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Torbay Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Plymouth | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sid Valley Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Phonic FM | alternative, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | - | MP3 | |
| Wave Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Dunkeswell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allhallows Museum | ||||
| Axe Valley Heritage Museum | ||||
| Axminster Museum | ||||
| Bishops Lydeard Mill | ||||
| Budlake Old Post Office | ||||
| Coldharbour Woolen Museum | ||||
| Colyton Heritage Centre | ||||
| County Classics Motor Museum | ||||
| Dunkeswell Heritage Centre | ||||
| Exmouth Museum | ||||
| Fairlynch Musuem | ||||
| Gauge Museum Bishops Lydeard | ||||
| Motoring Memories | ||||
| Museum of Contemporary Art | ||||
| Museum of Somerset | ||||
| Sidmouth Museum | ||||
| Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum | ||||
| Somerset Cricket Museum | ||||
| Somerset Military Museum | ||||
| The Mill House | ||||
| Topsham Museum | ||||
| Upottery Airfield Nissen Hut Heritage Centre | ||||
| Whimple Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Dunkeswell
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishops Lydeard Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Budleigh Salterton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colyton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cullompton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Exmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Honiton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Petherton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottery St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinhoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sidmouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taunton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Topsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uffculme Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wiveliscombe Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dunkeswell
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Sidmouth Market |
Hotels in Dunkeswell
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dunkeswell
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Dunkeswell
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dunkeswell
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Dunkeswell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branscombe Vale Brewery | ||||
| Cotleigh Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery | ||||
| Exmoor Ales | ||||
| Haye Farm Brewery | ||||
| Otter Brewery | ||||
| Powderkeg Brewery | ||||
| Quantock Brewery | ||||
| The Bear Inn |
Stadiums & Teams in Dunkeswell
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dunkeswell
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bolt Head Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Halwell Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Lea Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melbury Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private) | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| New Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Norton Malreward Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stancombe Farm Airstrip (Private) | - | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tracy Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Upfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warren Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Well Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yeovil/Westland Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dunkeswell
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dunkeswell Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dunkeswell
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dunkeswell Methodist Church | |
| Newhouse Baptist Church | |
| St James the Great | |
| St Mary | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Nicholas | |
| Wolford Chapel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Dunkeswell
What is the population of Dunkeswell?
Dunkeswell has a population of 1,361 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 190 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Dunkeswell expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Dunkeswell?
Dunkeswell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Dunkeswell?
Dunkeswell has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 124 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Dunkeswell?
The median home value in Dunkeswell is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Dunkeswell?
50.0% of adults in Dunkeswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Dunkeswell?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.