Postcode EX20 1BR is located in a rural town, within the Okehampton South area of West Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Okehampton area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Okehampton is £45,326 per year. The median sale price in Okehampton South is £193,500 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,750 and £272,500. The nearest station is Okehampton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Okehampton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,006 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Okehampton has a low crime rate, with approximately 42 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Okehampton is £45,326 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX20 1BR.
Okehampton near EX20 1BR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Okehampton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Okehampton | N/A | Walking directions to Okehampton |
| 0.7 mi | Okehampton Interchange | N/A | Walking directions to Okehampton Interchange |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £193,500 (about £244 per square foot) in Okehampton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £965,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £435,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £225,000 | £295 |
| Terraced | 26 | £221,250 | £220 |
| Flats | 8 | £125,488 | £253 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,000 | £95,500 | £176,950 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | £277,500 | £120,000 | £190,500 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | £297,500 | £119,500 | £187,500 | £172,500 |
| 2019 | £335,000 | £113,500 | £182,500 | £174,000 |
| 2020 | £312,500 | £117,500 | £220,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £387,500 | £105,000 | £199,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £155,000 | £279,500 | £234,750 |
| 2023 | £380,000 | £135,000 | £206,850 | £226,000 |
| 2024 | £382,500 | £165,000 | £247,500 | £205,500 |
| 2025 | £380,000 | £136,238 | £234,500 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £427,500 | £126,000 | £190,000 | £193,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £213 | £163 | £190 | £158 |
| 2017 | £218 | £167 | £215 | £191 |
| 2018 | £216 | £179 | £233 | £183 |
| 2019 | £227 | £205 | £221 | £226 |
| 2020 | £220 | £188 | £249 | £183 |
| 2021 | £274 | £192 | £273 | £220 |
| 2022 | £276 | £243 | £312 | £279 |
| 2023 | £323 | £222 | £290 | £241 |
| 2024 | £296 | £195 | £234 | £241 |
| 2025 | £247 | £255 | £284 | £222 |
| 2026 | £283 | £281 | £273 | £242 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 1BR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 22, Broadpark, Okehampton, EX20 1BR | Terraced | Freehold | £208,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Garage Associated With, 22, Broadpark, Okehampton, EX20 1BR | Other | Leasehold | £208,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 24, Wadlands Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 8, Hawkins Walk, Okehampton, EX20 1DF | Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 15, Portugal Way, Okehampton, EX20 1DG | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the EX20 1BR postcode area, located within Okehampton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Promise School | Free schools special | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
The Promise School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jun 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2023. | |
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jan 2023
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Okehampton College | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Okehampton College ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX20 1BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 1 Stannay Court, Okehampton, EX20 1QF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for West Devon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX20 1BR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jan Goffey
Okehampton South - Elected 6 Nov 2025
Mel Stride
Central Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX20 1BR records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around EX20 1BR in Okehampton South is £193,500 (about £244 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to EX20 1BR, including The Promise School (Inadequate), St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Okehampton College (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EX20 1BR is Okehampton, about 922 m away.
EX20 1BR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,006 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Central Devon covering EX20 1BR is Mel Stride (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jan Goffey (Liberal Democrats).