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EX20 1ZA

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Okehampton South

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Overview

Postcode EX20 1ZA 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
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton near EX20 1ZA 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 1ZA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Okehampton

N/A

Walking directions to Okehampton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
156
Population density
1,278.7 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
154
98.09%
African
1
0.64%
Irish
1
0.64%
Other White
1
0.64%
Total population: 157

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
34
24.82%
No qualifications
25
18.25%
Level 3 (A level)
25
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
13.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
13.14%
Total 16+ residents: 137

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
56.96%
Owns with a mortgage
24
30.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
12.66%
Total households: 79

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 1ZA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 1ZA
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
23 Mar 202624, Vixen Tor Close, Okehampton, EX20 1TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
15 Aug 202523, Vixen Tor Close, Okehampton, EX20 1TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the EX20 1ZA 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 1ZA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Promise SchoolFree schools special

N/A

0.4 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 1ZA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX20 1ZA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 1ZA, 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 Introduced2023-08-01

Frequently asked questions about EX20 1ZA

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

The area around EX20 1ZA 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 1ZA?

The median sale price around EX20 1ZA 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 1ZA?

There are 3 schools close to EX20 1ZA, 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 1ZA?

The closest station to EX20 1ZA is Okehampton, about 1,415 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX20 1ZA?

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

The Member of Parliament for Central Devon covering EX20 1ZA 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.