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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

EX201BL

Brayhams Terrace

EX201LF

Vicarage Road

EX201DA

Richards Close

EX201DR

Mill Cottages

EX201FF

High Street

EX201HZ

Castle Road

EX204LN

Okehampton South

EX201JQ

Beans Meadow

EX201HR

George Street

EX201AS

East Street

EX201NL

Willow Tree Close

EX201JT

Moyses Lane

EX201QS

Fatherford Road

EX201SX

Pound Park

EX201LR

Crediton Road

EX201QA

George Street

EX201SQ

Upcott Hill

EX201TH

Giblands Park

EX201DT

Fairplace Terrace

EX201BJ

Maceys Terrace

EX201NX

Limehayes Road

EX201BD

North Street

EX201QE

Giblands Park

EX201AU

East Street

EX201PD

Fern Close

EX201AZ

Far View Road

EX201LB

High Street

EX201SZ

Saddlers Way

EX209AT

Castle Road

EX201AW

Red Lion Yard

EX201HN

Charter Place

EX201LG

Beacon Down Hill

EX204LT

Okehampton South

EX204LP

Tavistock Road

EX201TP

Great Links Tor Road

EX201EW

Klondyke Road

EX201DS

Kempley Road

EX201SP

Old Road

EX201UL

Luxmoore Way

EX201FB

Ball Meadow

EX201RA

South Tawton

EX201NS

Limehayes Road

EX201DU

Mill Road

EX201DB

Heather Close

EX201WQ

Laburnum Way

EX201TU

Abbeyford Court

EX201JD

Prospect Hill

EX201JS

Moyses Lane

EX204LR

Tavistock Road

EX201JF

Church Street

EX201JZ

West Street

EX209AP

Castle Road

EX201WY

Castle Road

EX201BB

Northfield Road

EX204LU

Okehampton South

Data Sources

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