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EX20 1WW

Upper Crooked Meadow

Okehampton South

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Detailed insights for EX20 1WW

Overview

Postcode EX20 1WW is located in a rural town, within the Okehampton South ward 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 nearest station is Okehampton, about 0.4 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Okehampton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Okehampton has a low crime rate, with approximately 42 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.8%

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.

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 1WW.

Flood risk

No risk

Okehampton near EX20 1WW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX20 1WW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Okehampton

N/A

Walking directions to Okehampton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX20 1WW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSimmons ParkLargeWalking directions to Simmons Park

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
957.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.71(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.41(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.99(-67%)
Burglary
3.33(+20%)
Other crime
2.91(+76%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
92.09%
Other White
13
3.67%
Bangladeshi
5
1.41%
Other
4
1.13%
Chinese
1
0.28%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
32.56%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.79%
No qualifications
27
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
38.71%
Other social rented
26
20.97%
Owns outright
25
20.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.13%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 1WW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20256, Upper Crooked Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1WWDetachedFreehold£310,000
02 Apr 202620, Lower Crooked Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1WNTerracedFreehold£243,000
28 Oct 202521, Lower Crooked Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1WNSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
09 Jul 202511, Lower Crooked Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1WNSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
20 Jun 20258, Lower Crooked Meadow, Okehampton, EX20 1WNDetachedFreehold£415,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX20 1WW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryOkehampton CollegeAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimarySt James Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolFree schools

Good

0.6 miPrimaryOkehampton Primary School and Foundation UnitAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX20 1WW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX20 1WW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutter1 Stannay Court, Okehampton, EX20 1QFWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miMorrisons Daily8-9 Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1ANWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLidlSchool Way, Okehampton, EX20 1EUWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miWaitroseSchool Way, Okehampton, EX20 1WLWalking directions to Waitrose
0.5 miCo-op Food2 Market Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HNWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 1WW, 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
ParishOkehamptonE04003342
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OkehamptonE02004230
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Devon 002BE01020328
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2004-02-01

Frequently asked questions about EX20 1WW

Is EX20 1WW (Okehampton) safe?

The area around EX20 1WW 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EX20 1WW?

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

What schools are near EX20 1WW?

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

What is the nearest station to EX20 1WW?

The closest station to EX20 1WW is Okehampton, about 713 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX20 1WW?

EX20 1WW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,226 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.