Postcode EX20 3FJ is located in a remote rural village, within the Hatherleigh ward of West Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% 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 6.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton has a high 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.
Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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 3FJ.
Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton near EX20 3FJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Okehampton located about 6.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Hatherleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £330,000 | £295 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £227,500 | £262 |
| Terraced | 16 | £192,500 | £237 |
| Flats | 1 | £161,000 | £220 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £346,250 | £182,500 | £144,000 |
| 2017 | £345,000 | £190,000 | £169,500 |
| 2018 | £329,000 | £204,000 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | £371,950 | £215,000 | £184,500 |
| 2020 | £292,500 | £190,000 | £181,000 |
| 2021 | £280,450 | £230,950 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £257,498 | £241,995 |
| 2023 | £331,995 | £259,995 | £185,000 |
| 2024 | £405,000 | £245,000 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £242,000 | £207,500 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | — | £207,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £178 | £195 |
| 2017 | £213 | £205 | £165 |
| 2018 | £213 | £195 | £188 |
| 2019 | £219 | £203 | £205 |
| 2020 | £242 | £215 | £204 |
| 2021 | £276 | £237 | £221 |
| 2022 | £297 | £265 | £265 |
| 2023 | £278 | £270 | £209 |
| 2024 | £296 | £258 | £220 |
| 2025 | £293 | £262 | £249 |
| 2026 | £308 | — | £240 |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 3FJ.
In the EX20 3FJ postcode area, located within Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
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 3FJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Patrick John Derek Kimber
Hatherleigh - Elected 4 May 2023
Samantha Jane Wakeham
Hatherleigh - Elected 4 May 2023
Mel Stride
Central Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX20 3FJ records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 3FJ in Hatherleigh, Exbourne & North Tawton is £266,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to EX20 3FJ, including Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EX20 3FJ scores 7 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).
The Member of Parliament for Central Devon covering EX20 3FJ is Mel Stride (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Patrick John Derek Kimber (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Samantha Jane Wakeham (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.