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About

Okehampton sits on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park in West Devon, centred on a market town through which the River Okement runs. The town grew around Okehampton Castle, a Norman motte-and-bailey site later adapted by the Courtenay family, and local buildings use the area's granite. To the west of town Meldon Reservoir and its iron viaduct mark the boundary with open moor; the reservoir and former quarry are crossed by walking routes that follow the old railway alignment. Regular passenger trains on the Dartmoor Line link Okehampton to Exeter, restoring a rail connection that had been out of regular use for decades.

The surrounding area combines commonland, pasture and moorland used for grazing and recreation. On the high ground just south of the town Okehampton Camp, an Iron Age earthwork, sits above the Okement valley and gives clear lines into the moor. Routes such as the Granite Way and other converted trackbeds provide traffic-free paths for cyclists and walkers, while local lanes lead to small farms and woodland pockets that meet the open expanse of Dartmoor.

Area overview

On average Okehampton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Okehampton is £45,326 per year. There are 2 schools in Okehampton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Okehampton is home to around 7,710 people, with a population density of about 202.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Okehampton Population
7,710
Population density
202.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.93(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.51(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+18%)
Public order
4.8(-27%)
Shoplifting
4.41(-33%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,142
92.58%
Other White
290
3.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
43
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.49%
Other
38
0.49%
Total population: 7,714

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,667
26.09%
No qualifications
1,243
19.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,053
16.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,042
16.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
794
12.43%
Total 16+ residents: 6,390

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,341
38.18%
Owns with a mortgage
818
23.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
789
22.47%
Other social rented
397
11.3%
Other forms of private rent
86
2.45%
Total households: 3,512

Property prices in Okehampton

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Okehampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Okehampton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats17£147,000
Terraced34£221,500
Detached29£359,000
Semi-Detached25£220,000

10 years median price trend in Okehampton

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

All postcodes in Okehampton

EX201JR

Bright View

EX201TQ

Vixen Tor Close

EX201JX

Castleford Way

EX201GG

Magnolia Way

EX201SU

Hunters Gate

EX209BF

Castle Road

EX201UT

Kestrel Close

EX201TW

Great Links Tor Road

EX201EF

Tors Road

EX201RE

South Tawton

EX201TE

Crocken Tor Road

EX201RQ

North Road

EX201DJ

St James Street

EX201UY

Upcott Valley

EX201TD

Great Links Tor Road

EX201TX

Berryball Close

EX201NR

Leaholes Avenue

EX201QW

Tors Road

EX201WL

Market Street

EX201PZ

Courtenay Road

EX201ST

Fox Close

EX201AN

Fore Street

EX201NQ

Exeter Road

EX201LN

Oaklands Park

EX201TR

White Tor Close

EX201NF

West View Road

EX201LT

Neville Road

EX201LW

Church Path

EX204NA

Bowerland Road

EX209BL

Castle Road

EX201PJ

Abbey Rise

EX201LS

Crediton Road

EX201PG

Badgers Holt

EX201QY

Fatherford Road

EX201DZ

Station Road

EX201RB

Fatherford Road

EX201PA

Chichacott Road

EX201EL

Park View Terrace

EX201NZ

Crediton Road

EX201DD

Orchard Close

EX202JJ

South Tawton

EX201QP

Camp Road

EX201LQ

Lodge Hill

EX201EQ

Brandize Park

EX204LX

Tavistock Road

EX201TY

Tarka Close

EX201EP

Okehampton South

EX209BE

Castle Road

EX201ED

Station Road

EX201LD

South Church Lane

EX201NA

Victoria Street

EX201WJ

Baldwin Court

EX201BH

Jubilee Close

EX201LX

Wonnacotts Road

EX201AG

East Street

EX201QZ

Church Cottages

EX201DY

Station Road

EX201EH

Station Road

EX201GE

Ball Hill Lane

EX201QU

Tor Down

EX201WN

Lower Crooked Meadow

EX201DP

Park Row

EX201PN

Cavell Way

EX201BA

Northfield Road

EX201UG

Newcombe Close

EX201HU

Castle Road

EX201HT

Castle Road

EX201BE

North Road

EX201DE

Wadlands Meadow

EX201PH

Knowle View

EX201JL

Darkey Lane

EX201DQ

Blatchford Court

EX201HQ

West Street

EX201HB

Fore Street

EX201NB

East Street

EX201TL

Saddlers Way

EX201BY

East Street

EX201PY

Simmons Way

EX201JE

New Road

EX201EU

School Way

EX201HG

West Street

EX201AR

North Street

EX201DW

Kempley Road

EX201LE

Vicarage Road

EX201QN

Tors Road

EX201EJ

Station Road

EX201TA

Ockington Close

EX201PB

Fern Meadow

EX201JY

Moyses Meadow

EX201TB

The Heathers

EX201PW

Mill Road

EX201HW

Castle Road

EX201DF

Hawkins Walk

EX201GT

Chariot Way

EX201NJ

Limehayes Road

EX201DX

Okehampton South

EX201QD

Oke Tor Close

EX201GS

Park Row

EX201DL

Fore Street

EX201JU

Pikes Mead

Data Sources

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