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EX20 2HF

High Street

Exbourne

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Overview

Postcode EX20 2HF 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 3 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.1%
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 17,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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 2HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton near EX20 2HF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sampford Courtenay located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX20 2HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWar Memorial ParkSmallWalking directions to War Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
5,193.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.71(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.02(+8%)
Public order
5.27(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.95(-74%)
Other theft
3.51(-38%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
363
92.84%
Other White
14
3.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.51%
Indian
1
0.26%
Total population: 391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
27.38%
Level 3 (A level)
59
18.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
16.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
15.38%
No qualifications
43
13.23%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
39.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
56
30.43%
Owns with a mortgage
46
25%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.8%
Social rents from council
1
0.54%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Exbourne

Median price£292,500
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£221K – £399K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Exbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£395,000£302
Semi-Detached9£250,000£287
Terraced7£218,000£220
Flats3£110,500£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Exbourne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Exbourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Exbourne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Exbourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Exbourne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Exbourne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 2HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 2HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 202514, High Street, North Tawton, EX20 2HFTerracedFreehold£230,000
27 May 20254, Kerri House, The Square, North Tawton, EX20 2ERFlatsLeasehold£110,500
31 Mar 202514, The Square, North Tawton, EX20 2EPTerracedFreehold£290,000
09 Apr 202515, Butts Way, North Tawton, EX20 2HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
18 Mar 20252, Stoats Mews, North Tawton, EX20 2HPTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the EX20 2HF postcode area, located within Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX20 2HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryNorth Tawton Community Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX20 2HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSpar6 High Street, North Tawton, EX20 2HFWalking directions to Spar

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 2HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Louise Sacha Watts

Exbourne - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Mike Casbolt

Exbourne - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Mel Stride

Central Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWest DevonE07000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyCentral DevonE14001155
WardExbourneE05010557
ParishNorth TawtonE04003341
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North TawtonE02004229
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Devon 001DE01020326
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX20 2HF

Is EX20 2HF (Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton) safe?

The area around EX20 2HF 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.

What is the average house price near EX20 2HF?

The median sale price around EX20 2HF in Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton is £292,500 (about £276 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX20 2HF?

There is 1 school close to EX20 2HF, including North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX20 2HF?

EX20 2HF 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).

Who represents EX20 2HF (Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Central Devon covering EX20 2HF 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).

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.