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EX20 1NZ

Crediton Road

Okehampton North

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Detailed insights for EX20 1NZ

Overview

Postcode EX20 1NZ 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 average crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Okehampton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Okehampton has an average crime rate, with approximately 52 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Okehampton is £45,326 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Okehampton near EX20 1NZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX20 1NZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Okehampton

N/A

Walking directions to Okehampton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
2,703.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.5(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.3(-44%)
Public order
4.42(-32%)
Shoplifting
2.77(-58%)
Other theft
2.77(-51%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
91.41%
Other White
9
3.09%
Other Asian
4
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.03%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
28.17%
No qualifications
53
21.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
57.34%
Owns with a mortgage
31
21.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.59%
Other social rented
8
5.59%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.4%
Total households: 143

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 1NZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 1NZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 2026129, Crediton Road, Okehampton, EX20 1NZSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
30 Sept 2025Ashlea, 141, Crediton Road, Okehampton, EX20 1NZDetachedFreehold£372,500
14 Apr 20261, Abbey Rise, Okehampton, EX20 1PJDetachedFreehold£373,000
10 Dec 202523, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1PBDetachedFreehold£345,000
14 Nov 202528, Fern Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1PBDetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the EX20 1NZ postcode area, located within Okehampton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX20 1NZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt James Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolFree schools

Good

0.7 miSecondaryOkehampton CollegeAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.7 miNot applicableThe Promise SchoolFree schools special

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX20 1NZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutter1 Stannay Court, Okehampton, EX20 1QFWalking directions to Costcutter

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 1NZ, 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
ParishOkehamptonE04003342
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OkehamptonE02004230
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Devon 002AE01020327
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX20 1NZ

Is EX20 1NZ (Okehampton) safe?

The area around EX20 1NZ records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near EX20 1NZ?

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

What schools are near EX20 1NZ?

There are 4 schools close to EX20 1NZ, including St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Good), Okehampton College (Requires improvement) and The Promise School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX20 1NZ?

The closest station to EX20 1NZ is Okehampton, about 1,367 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX20 1NZ?

EX20 1NZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,273 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX20 1NZ (Okehampton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Central Devon covering EX20 1NZ 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).

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.