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Okehampton

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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

EX201NU

Crediton Road

EX201RQ

North Road

EX201ST

Fox Close

EX201TZ

Quarry Fields

EX202JJ

South Tawton

EX201EF

Tors Road

EX201GN

Balmoral Crescent

EX201HN

Charter Place

EX201UZ

Oak Road

EX201LR

Crediton Road

EX201WL

Market Street

EX201GG

Magnolia Way

EX201HT

Castle Road

EX201UX

Upcott Valley

EX209AR

Castle Road

EX201PJ

Abbey Rise

EX201BQ

North Road Industrial Estate

EX201GS

Park Row

EX201LF

Vicarage Road

EX201BH

Jubilee Close

EX201DH

St James Street

EX201DX

Okehampton South

EX201BY

East Street

EX201GT

Chariot Way

EX201PG

Badgers Holt

EX201TA

Ockington Close

EX201UJ

Howard Close

EX201BS

Oaklands Drive

EX201QX

South Tawton

EX201UU

Herons Brook

EX201FZ

Mill Road

EX201GF

Old Chapel Place

EX201QZ

Church Cottages

EX204LN

Okehampton South

EX201DD

Orchard Close

EX201FA

Castle Road

EX201ER

Kingfisher Drive

EX201JQ

Beans Meadow

EX201TW

Great Links Tor Road

EX201TX

Berryball Close

EX209BH

Castle Road

EX201AB

Okehampton North

EX201FU

Link Road

EX201SZ

Saddlers Way

EX201TF

Kes Tor Close

EX201WJ

Baldwin Court

EX209BE

Castle Road

EX201BL

Brayhams Terrace

EX201NE

Majors Meadow

EX201WN

Lower Crooked Meadow

EX201UT

Kestrel Close

EX201HR

George Street

EX201LD

South Church Lane

EX201NZ

Crediton Road

EX201TU

Abbeyford Court

Data Sources

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