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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 11.6% 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 £46,564 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
11.6%
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£265,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £350K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £283 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
Detached50£371,250£292
Semi-Detached33£240,000£307
Terraced21£198,500£269
Flats14£155,000£260

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£184,975£160,000
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£376,000£147,000£250,000£198,500
2026£345,000£155,500£275,000£195,000
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£212
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£310£185£314£271
2026£253£269£270£269
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Devon district.

Band A£1,804
Band B£2,104
Band C£2,405
Band D£2,705
Band E£3,307
Band F£3,908
Band G£4,509
Band H£5,411

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Okehampton North ward.

Local councillors

George Herbert Dexter

Okehampton North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Kevin Ball

Okehampton North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Tony Leech

Okehampton North - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

All postcodesin Okehampton North

EX203BD

Okehampton North

EX201SU

Hunters Gate

EX201DB

Heather Close

EX201BU

Oaklands Drive

EX203BY

Okehampton North

EX201PJ

Abbey Rise

EX201LY

Crediton Road

EX201BW

North Road

EX201GG

Magnolia Way

EX201BS

Oaklands Drive

EX201FT

Broom Park

EX201FS

Kellands Lane

EX201SQ

Upcott Hill

EX201GB

Stock Park

EX201BZ

Stepping Stone Gardens

EX201JB

Glendale Road

EX203AZ

Okehampton North

EX201UN

Hillside Drive

EX201FY

Summering Close

EX201SW

Holsworthy Road

EX201JL

Darkey Lane

EX201UL

Luxmoore Way

EX201FJ

Higher Stockley Mead

EX201UT

Kestrel Close

EX201ZF

Metherall Field

EX201ST

Fox Close

EX203AU

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