EX20 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Northfield Road, 0.3km from Okehampton in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton North ward and the Central Devon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX20 1BB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00102983 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHFIELD ROAD, EX20 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELD ROAD, EX20 1BB.
269
44
£ 40,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX20 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX20 1BB's 54% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX20 1BB. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 162,000
13 sales · Mean £ 169,500
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 155,000
Flat
£ 100,000
5 sales · Mean £ 95,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX20 1BB has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit
The Promise School
Okehampton College
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Costcutter0.8 km
- Health Foods and Nutrition Okehampton0.3 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- New Carlton Cinema0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Meadowlea Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The London Inn0.4 km
- White Hart Hotel0.3 km
- Pretoria Vaults0.1 km
- The Fountain Inn0.3 km
- The Plume of Feathers0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Day Services0.4 km
- Castle Hams Cafe0.9 km
- Graylings Fish & chips, Okehampton0.3 km
- Okehampton Community Kitchen CIC0.2 km
- Rajpoot0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dillan's Kebab House0.4 km
- Kempleys Catch0.3 km
- New Hot Food0.4 km
- Pizza Plus0.2 km
- Wongs Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co operative0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Okehampton1.4 km
- Sampford Courtenay6.1 km
- Eggesford18.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Road0.2 km
- School Way0.3 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Primary School0.3 km
- Fore Street Arcade0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX201BB · Data under Open Government Licence