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Okehampton South

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About

Okehampton South ward encompasses the southern portion of the town of Okehampton, situated on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. The area is largely residential, with housing developments ranging from post-war estates to newer builds, serving a local population. Its proximity to the A30 trunk road provides a direct transport link for commuting and travel. The landscape at the ward's southern edge begins to rise towards the moor, with views of the open countryside.

The ward includes the town's main industrial estate, which hosts a variety of businesses and light industry. Educational facilities are present, catering to the community's needs. A notable local feature is the presence of the Parke estate on its boundary, a historic house and grounds managed by the National Trust, with riverside walks along the River Okement. The overall character is that of a functional residential and employment area for this part of West Devon.

Area overview

On average Okehampton South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Okehampton South is £45,498 per year. There are 1 schools in Okehampton South: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Okehampton South is home to around 3,998 people, with a population density of about 134.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Okehampton South Population
3,998
Population density
134.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.04(+152%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.26(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.76(+204%)
Public order
11.26(+72%)
Other theft
9.75(+73%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,664
91.67%
Other White
165
4.13%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
33
0.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.58%
Other
19
0.48%
Total population: 3,997

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
829
25.42%
No qualifications
650
19.93%
Level 3 (A level)
541
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
521
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
420
12.88%
Total 16+ residents: 3,261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
550
31.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
457
25.86%
Owns with a mortgage
424
24%
Other social rented
241
13.64%
Other forms of private rent
49
2.77%
Total households: 1,767

Property prices in Okehampton South

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Okehampton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Okehampton South 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 Okehampton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached12£235,000
Terraced26£225,000
Flats9£127,475
Detached9£365,000

10 years median price trend in Okehampton South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Okehampton South.

All postcodes in Okehampton South

EX201EJ

Station Road

EX209BT

Okehampton South

EX201EG

Parklands

EX201GS

Park Row

EX201PX

Ashley Road

EX201LU

Crediton Road

EX201FD

Sparrows Row

EX201LH

River Walk

EX201QG

Fatherford Road

EX201EH

Station Road

EX201XD

Moorcroft Court

EX201DR

Mill Cottages

EX201FE

Tappers Meadow

EX201WG

De Brionne Heights

EX201EL

Park View Terrace

EX201HU

Castle Road

EX201DD

Orchard Close

EX201PS

Mill Road

EX201SS

St James Court

EX201HR

George Street

EX201ZD

Charlottes Lane

EX201TW

Great Links Tor Road

EX201ZB

East Hill Way

EX201DL

Fore Street

EX201JY

Moyses Meadow

EX201JT

Moyses Lane

EX201HT

Castle Road

EX201TN

Great Links Tor Road

EX201HD

Fore Street

EX201DS

Kempley Road

EX201JR

Bright View

EX201XA

Moorcroft Close

EX201JE

New Road

EX201QS

Fatherford Road

EX201DF

Hawkins Walk

EX201WQ

Laburnum Way

EX201BH

Jubilee Close

EX201LJ

Jacobs Pool

EX201HG

West Street

EX201DW

Kempley Road

EX201QE

Giblands Park

EX201DU

Mill Road

EX201JD

Prospect Hill

EX201ED

Station Road

EX201LL

Castle Lane

EX201NH

Exeter Road

EX201GF

Old Chapel Place

EX201QP

Camp Road

EX201ND

East Street

EX201QW

Tors Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.