Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

NORTH ROAD, EX20 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, EX20 1BE.

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Population

358

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX20 1BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

EX20 1BE has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX20 1BE is a safe, established residential area on North Road, 0.4km from Okehampton in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton North ward and the Central Devon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX20 1BE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00102990 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX20 1BE. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

4 sales · Mean £ 199,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX20 1BE has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Criminal damage and arson31
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order17
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit

Good596 pupils0.4 km
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The Promise School

0.6 km
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Okehampton College

Outstanding1400 pupils0.6 km
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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good155 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Health Foods and Nutrition Okehampton0.4 km
  • Oxfam0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • New Carlton Cinema0.4 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowlea Guest House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The London Inn0.5 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.4 km
  • Pretoria Vaults0.2 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.4 km
  • The Plume of Feathers0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Day Services0.5 km
  • Graylings Fish & chips, Okehampton0.4 km
  • Okehampton Community Kitchen CIC0.3 km
  • Rajpoot0.3 km
  • The Allotment Club0.3 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dillan's Kebab House0.5 km
  • Kempleys Catch0.4 km
  • New Hot Food0.5 km
  • Pizza Plus0.3 km
  • Wongs Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co operative0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Okehampton1.5 km
  • Sampford Courtenay6.0 km
  • Eggesford18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hospital0.3 km
  • Abbeyford Court0.3 km
  • Mill Road0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • School Way0.3 km