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EX20 1QG

Fatherford Road

Okehampton South

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Detailed insights for EX20 1QG

Overview

Postcode EX20 1QG is located in a rural town, within the Okehampton South 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 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
Low

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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from EX20 1QG.

Flood risk

No risk

Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton near EX20 1QG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX20 1QG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Okehampton

N/A

Walking directions to Okehampton

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 South

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £270K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Okehampton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,500 up to £965,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£410,000£289
Terraced26£225,000£236
Semi-Detached10£222,500£294
Flats9£127,475£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Okehampton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Okehampton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£100,000£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£365,000£136,238£234,500£225,000
2026£485,000£126,000£188,500£235,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Okehampton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Okehampton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£197£190£160
2017£218£164£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£261£255£284£228
2026£289£281£278£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Okehampton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 1QG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 1QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202610, Old Well Road, Okehampton, EX20 1YYTerracedFreehold£255,000
24 Mar 20254, Moorcroft Court, Okehampton, EX20 1XDDetachedFreehold£395,000
06 Jan 202611, Monkey Puzzle Drive, Okehampton, EX20 1GZDetachedFreehold£320,000
05 Dec 202514, Hare Tor Close, Okehampton, EX20 1TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
18 Jun 202516, Hare Tor Close, Okehampton, EX20 1TSDetachedFreehold£315,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX20 1QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Promise SchoolFree schools special

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt James Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolFree schools

Good

0.9 miSecondaryOkehampton CollegeAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX20 1QG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX20 1QG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCostcutter1 Stannay Court, Okehampton, EX20 1QFWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 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 1QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jan Goffey

Okehampton South - Elected 6 Nov 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Mel Stride

Central Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWest DevonE07000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyCentral DevonE14001155
WardOkehampton SouthE05010562
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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX20 1QG

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

The area around EX20 1QG 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 1QG?

The median sale price around EX20 1QG in Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX20 1QG?

There are 3 schools close to EX20 1QG, including The Promise School, St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Okehampton College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX20 1QG?

The closest station to EX20 1QG is Okehampton, about 1,386 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX20 1QG?

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

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

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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.