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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 58 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
58
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
36.06(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.14(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+18%)
Shoplifting
4.54(-32%)
Public order
4.15(-37%)
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%
Other
38
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Okehampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 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
Detached17£365,000
Flats8£148,500
Semi-Detached23£220,000
Terraced32£202,500

10 years median price trend in Okehampton

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

All postcodes in Okehampton

EX201LW

Church Path

EX201DB

Heather Close

EX201DF

Hawkins Walk

EX201DN

Fairplace

EX201EQ

Brandize Park

EX201HS

George Street

EX201JG

Ranelagh Road

EX204LT

Okehampton South

EX201AS

East Street

EX201JS

Moyses Lane

EX201AR

North Street

EX201LN

Oaklands Park

EX201TY

Tarka Close

EX201AA

Fore Street

EX201DT

Fairplace Terrace

EX201EA

Station Road

EX201LG

Beacon Down Hill

EX201LL

Castle Lane

EX201NF

West View Road

EX201NN

Exeter Road

EX201UL

Luxmoore Way

EX201WG

De Brionne Heights

EX201AZ

Far View Road

EX201LA

Foxes Lair

EX201LB

High Street

EX201PB

Fern Meadow

EX201QN

Tors Road

EX201NH

Exeter Road

EX201JW

Mount Prospect

EX201BP

Colliers Mews

EX201HW

Castle Road

EX201PQ

The Copse

EX201QY

Fatherford Road

EX201TS

Hare Tor Close

EX209BF

Castle Road

EX209BL

Castle Road

EX201FB

Ball Meadow

EX201JT

Moyses Lane

EX201QE

Giblands Park

EX201BT

Oaklands Drive

EX201DJ

St James Street

EX201PN

Cavell Way

EX201TG

Row Tor Close

EX201AT

East Street

EX201DY

Station Road

EX201PU

Simmons Way

EX201UW

Herons Brook

EX201FF

High Street

EX201AY

East Street

EX201BD

North Street

EX201JF

Church Street

EX201JH

Hatherleigh Road

EX201NA

Victoria Street

EX201PS

Mill Road

EX201SE

Curlew Close

EX201SS

St James Court

EX201ND

East Street

EX201BJ

Maceys Terrace

EX201DA

Richards Close

EX201EB

Station Road

EX201LQ

Lodge Hill

EX201LX

Wonnacotts Road

EX201TB

The Heathers

EX201YX

Castle Road

EX204LR

Tavistock Road

EX201DG

Portugal Way

EX201DR

Mill Cottages

EX201ET

New Road

EX201JA

Castle Lane

EX201JD

Prospect Hill

EX201LY

Crediton Road

EX201SX

Pound Park

EX201FG

Turpins Plot

EX201JP

High Street

EX201QR

Camp Road

EX201SP

Old Road

EX201TD

Great Links Tor Road

EX201NR

Leaholes Avenue

EX201TE

Crocken Tor Road

EX201UY

Upcott Valley

EX201EH

Station Road

EX201HD

Fore Street

EX201HZ

Castle Road

EX201JZ

West Street

EX201LJ

Jacobs Pool

EX201LT

Neville Road

EX201NX

Limehayes Road

EX201PW

Mill Road

EX201RD

Skaigh Lane

EX201TQ

Vixen Tor Close

EX201DE

Wadlands Meadow

EX201EU

School Way

EX201AU

East Street

EX201HB

Fore Street

EX201LU

Crediton Road

EX201PL

Holley Park

EX201AN

Fore Street

EX201DL

Fore Street

EX201QD

Oke Tor Close

EX201NP

Barton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.