Postcode EX20 1LR is located in a rural town, within the Okehampton North 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 North is £265,750 (around £281 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £199,963 and £360,250. The nearest station is Okehampton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Simmons Park.
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 0.0% 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 1LR.
Okehampton near EX20 1LR 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Okehampton | N/A | Walking directions to Okehampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Simmons Park | Large | Walking directions to Simmons Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £265,750 (about £281 per square foot) in Okehampton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £830,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £372,500 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £240,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 19 | £220,000 | £269 |
| Flats | 12 | £155,000 | £260 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279,975 | £142,000 | £184,975 | £160,000 |
| 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 | £377,000 | £147,000 | £250,000 | £198,500 |
| 2026 | £345,500 | £155,500 | £265,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219 | £266 | £210 | £212 |
| 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 | £310 | £185 | £314 | £271 |
| 2026 | £254 | £269 | £269 | £276 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 1LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2025 | 35, Crediton Road, Okehampton, EX20 1LU | Terraced | Freehold | £161,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 1, Victoria Street, Okehampton, EX20 1NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 40, East Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AU | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | Flat 12, The Chantry, East Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AG | Flats | Leasehold | £109,500 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Flat 5, The Chantry, East Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AG | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the EX20 1LR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Okehampton College | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Okehampton College ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2013. | |
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jul 2013
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX20 1LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 8-9 Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AN | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | School Way, Okehampton, EX20 1EU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | School Way, Okehampton, EX20 1WL | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Market Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 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 1LR, 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 1LR 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 1LR in Okehampton North is £265,750 (about £281 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to EX20 1LR, including The Promise School (Inadequate), Okehampton College (Requires improvement) and Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EX20 1LR is Okehampton, about 892 m away.
EX20 1LR 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 1LR 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).