Postcode EX20 1LA is located in a rural town, within the Okehampton North ward of West Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Okehampton area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Okehampton is £45,326 per year. The nearest station is Okehampton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Okehampton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,662 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Okehampton has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 1LA.
Okehampton near EX20 1LA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Okehampton | N/A | Walking directions to Okehampton |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 62 | £368,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £250,000 | £277 |
| Terraced | 17 | £198,500 | £258 |
| Flats | 13 | £155,000 | £253 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 1LA.
In the EX20 1LA postcode area, located within Okehampton, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX20 1LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Market Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | School Way, Okehampton, EX20 1WL | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | School Way, Okehampton, EX20 1EU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 8-9 Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for West Devon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX20 1LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Herbert Dexter
Okehampton North - Elected 4 May 2023
Kevin Ball
Okehampton North - Elected 4 May 2023
Tony Leech
Okehampton North - Elected 4 May 2023
Mel Stride
Central Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX20 1LA records about 44 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX20 1LA in Okehampton is £294,496 (about £288 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to EX20 1LA, including Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit (Good) and Okehampton College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX20 1LA is Okehampton, about 1,380 m away.
EX20 1LA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,662 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 1LA 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).
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.