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Okehampton North

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About

Okehampton North ward lies on the northern edge of the town, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods and local amenities. The area is bordered by the A30 dual carriageway to the north, which acts as a significant transport route. Housing includes a mix of older properties and more recent developments, serving the town's population. Local schools and shopping facilities cater to daily needs within this community-focused part of West Devon.

The ward encompasses a portion of Okehampton's historic centre, including the northern approaches to the town's notable 11th-century castle ruins. Open green spaces and playing fields are integrated among the streets, with some areas offering views toward the northern fringes of Dartmoor. The presence of the former railway line, now a recreational trail, adds a distinct layer to the local landscape, connecting the area to the wider countryside.

Area overview

On average Okehampton North has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Okehampton North is £46,544 per year. There are 2 schools in Okehampton North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Okehampton North is home to around 5,735 people, with a population density of about 143.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Okehampton North Population
5,735
Population density
143.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.95(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.31(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.47(+123%)
Public order
8.02(+23%)
Other theft
7.32(+30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,374
93.66%
Other White
221
3.85%
Other Asian
22
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.37%
Other
20
0.35%
Total population: 5,738

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,235
26.54%
No qualifications
845
18.16%
Level 3 (A level)
826
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
771
16.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
564
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 4,654

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,010
40.13%
Owns with a mortgage
639
25.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
453
18%
Other social rented
278
11.04%
Other forms of private rent
53
2.11%
Total households: 2,517

Property prices in Okehampton North

Median price£294,496
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £369K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £294,496 (about £288 per square foot) in Okehampton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Okehampton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached62£368,000£300
Semi-Detached31£250,000£277
Terraced17£198,500£258
Flats13£155,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Okehampton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Okehampton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,975£142,000£184,950£162,000
2017£272,500£120,750£188,000£144,500
2018£280,000£127,450£183,750£157,250
2019£292,500£142,500£195,000£163,000
2020£315,000£125,500£208,750£151,000
2021£330,000£146,225£218,000£177,000
2022£387,000£169,000£259,998£190,000
2023£375,000£158,000£250,000£227,500
2024£397,000£145,000£254,995£206,750
2025£371,250£139,750£250,000£198,500
2026£345,000£155,500£292,500£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Okehampton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Okehampton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£266£210£205
2017£232£209£216£218
2018£250£213£221£206
2019£256£246£230£215
2020£259£195£229£207
2021£281£273£255£211
2022£312£297£312£237
2023£337£285£287£290
2024£324£225£297£272
2025£311£161£294£271
2026£253£269£260£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Okehampton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Okehampton North in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.