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EX20 1BG

Higher Stockley Mead

Okehampton North

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Detailed insights for EX20 1BG

Overview

Postcode EX20 1BG is located in a rural town, within the Okehampton North ward of West Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton is £47,667 per year. The nearest station is Okehampton, about 1.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,336 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12%

Approximately 12.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton is £47,667 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX20 1BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton near EX20 1BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Okehampton located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
113.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.78(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.11(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.11(+71%)
Vehicle crime
6.11(+111%)
Other theft
6.11(+9%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
94.37%
Other White
15
4.97%
Irish
2
0.66%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
29.39%
Level 3 (A level)
47
20.61%
No qualifications
36
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
36.75%
Owns with a mortgage
40
34.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.38%
Other social rented
14
11.97%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Okehampton North

Median price£294,496
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £369K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £294,496 (about £288 per square foot) in Okehampton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Okehampton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached62£368,000£300
Semi-Detached31£250,000£277
Terraced17£198,500£258
Flats13£155,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Okehampton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Okehampton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,975£142,000£184,950£162,000
2017£272,500£120,750£188,000£144,500
2018£280,000£127,450£183,750£157,250
2019£292,500£142,500£195,000£163,000
2020£315,000£125,500£208,750£151,000
2021£330,000£146,225£218,000£177,000
2022£387,000£169,000£259,998£190,000
2023£375,000£158,000£250,000£227,500
2024£397,000£145,000£254,995£206,750
2025£371,250£139,750£250,000£198,500
2026£345,000£155,500£292,500£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Okehampton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Okehampton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£266£210£205
2017£232£209£216£218
2018£250£213£221£206
2019£256£246£230£215
2020£259£195£229£207
2021£281£273£255£211
2022£312£297£312£237
2023£337£285£287£290
2024£324£225£297£272
2025£311£161£294£271
2026£253£269£260£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Okehampton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Okehampton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 1BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 1BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2025Unit 13, A30Bc, Higher Stockley Mead, Okehampton, EX20 1BGOtherLeasehold£130,000
31 Jan 2025Unit 3, A30Bc, Higher Stockley Mead, Okehampton, EX20 1BGOtherLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the EX20 1BG postcode area, located within Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX20 1BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Promise SchoolFree schools special

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySt James Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX20 1BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX20 1BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalExeter Road, Okehampton, EX20 1QQWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,716
Band B£2,002
Band C£2,288
Band D£2,574
Band E£3,146
Band F£3,718
Band G£4,290
Band H£5,149

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX20 1BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Herbert Dexter

Okehampton North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Kevin Ball

Okehampton North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Tony Leech

Okehampton North - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Mel Stride

Central Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWest DevonE07000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyCentral DevonE14001155
WardOkehampton NorthE05010561
ParishOkehampton HamletsE04003343
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North TawtonE02004229
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Devon 001FE01034643
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2022-12-01

Frequently asked questions about EX20 1BG

Is EX20 1BG (Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton) safe?

The area around EX20 1BG records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near EX20 1BG?

The median sale price around EX20 1BG in Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton is £294,496 (about £288 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX20 1BG?

There are 2 schools close to EX20 1BG, including The Promise School and St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX20 1BG?

EX20 1BG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,336 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX20 1BG (Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Central Devon covering EX20 1BG is Mel Stride (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Herbert Dexter (Liberal Democrats), Kevin Ball (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tony Leech (Independent).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.