Postcode EX20 4EG is located in a remote rural village, within the Bridestowe ward of West Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe is £51,401 per year. The nearest station is Okehampton, about 5.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe is £51,401 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX20 4EG.
Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe near EX20 4EG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Okehampton located about 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £433,750 (about £314 per square foot) in Bridestowe area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £1,060,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £540,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £272,000 | £323 |
| Terraced | 9 | £220,000 | £283 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £367,500 | £191,975 | £158,500 |
| 2017 | £370,000 | £220,000 | £180,000 |
| 2018 | £431,250 | £250,000 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £376,250 | £243,500 | £188,000 |
| 2020 | £380,000 | £210,000 | £245,000 |
| 2021 | £425,000 | £275,500 | £221,000 |
| 2022 | £530,000 | £275,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £470,000 | £301,500 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £520,000 | £272,500 | £342,500 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £295,000 | £212,500 |
| 2026 | £432,500 | £264,000 | £425,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260 | £193 | £188 |
| 2017 | £269 | £195 | £204 |
| 2018 | £300 | £266 | £254 |
| 2019 | £265 | £217 | £236 |
| 2020 | £274 | £226 | £220 |
| 2021 | £320 | £276 | £244 |
| 2022 | £316 | £275 | £272 |
| 2023 | £365 | £269 | £299 |
| 2024 | £284 | £257 | £269 |
| 2025 | £323 | £327 | £287 |
| 2026 | £291 | £285 | £278 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX20 4EG.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX20 4EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Riverside Stores & Post Office | Fore Street, West Devon, EX20 4EG | Walking directions to Riverside Stores & Post Office |
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 4EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Mott
Bridestowe - Elected 4 May 2023
Terry Southcott
Bridestowe - Elected 4 May 2023
Geoffrey Cox
Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX20 4EG records about 21 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around EX20 4EG in Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe is £433,750 (about £314 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to EX20 4EG, including Bridestowe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EX20 4EG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,762 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering EX20 4EG is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Caroline Mott (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Terry Southcott (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.