Postcode EX20 2DX is located in a rural town, within the Exbourne ward of West Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.1 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 Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton is £47,667 per year. The nearest station is Sampford Courtenay, about 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is War Memorial Park.
Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.5% 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.
The average income per household in Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton is £47,667 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX20 2DX.
Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton near EX20 2DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sampford Courtenay located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | War Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to War Memorial Park |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 (about £276 per square foot) in Exbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £632,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £395,000 | £302 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £287 |
| Terraced | 7 | £218,000 | £220 |
| Flats | 3 | £110,500 | £227 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £308,975 | £117,500 | £167,475 | £155,250 |
| 2017 | £310,000 | £115,000 | £229,950 | £180,000 |
| 2018 | £345,000 | £245,000 | £259,000 | £173,750 |
| 2019 | £280,000 | £126,500 | £170,500 | £183,875 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £125,000 | £209,000 | £182,500 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £120,000 | £250,000 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £110,750 | £250,000 | £233,750 |
| 2023 | £358,750 | £137,000 | £275,000 | £226,000 |
| 2024 | £370,000 | £150,000 | £249,998 | £205,625 |
| 2025 | £397,500 | £110,500 | £250,000 | £211,250 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | — | £150,000 | £355,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £234 | £191 | £217 | £172 |
| 2017 | £230 | £209 | £214 | £187 |
| 2018 | £225 | £181 | £210 | £183 |
| 2019 | £252 | £225 | £221 | £176 |
| 2020 | £272 | £206 | £242 | £183 |
| 2021 | £287 | £251 | £224 | £224 |
| 2022 | £343 | £211 | £270 | £262 |
| 2023 | £319 | £250 | £268 | £258 |
| 2024 | £317 | £295 | £285 | £245 |
| 2025 | £306 | £227 | £282 | £220 |
| 2026 | £249 | — | £296 | £244 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 2DX.
In the EX20 2DX postcode area, located within Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX20 2DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 6 High Street, North Tawton, EX20 2HF | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for West Devon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX20 2DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louise Sacha Watts
Exbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Casbolt
Exbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Mel Stride
Central Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX20 2DX 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 2DX in Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton is £292,500 (about £276 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to EX20 2DX, including North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EX20 2DX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,975 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 2DX is Mel Stride (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Louise Sacha Watts (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Mike Casbolt (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.