Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

RICHARDS CLOSE, EX20 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHARDS CLOSE, EX20 1DA.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 35, EX20 1DA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

EX20 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Richards Close, 0.9km from Okehampton in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton North ward and the Central Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00165945 (shared with 11 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 1DA. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

EX20 1DA has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences77
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order8
Other crime7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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The Promise School

0.7 km
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Okehampton College

Outstanding1400 pupils0.7 km
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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good155 pupils0.8 km
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Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit

Good596 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Health Foods and Nutrition Okehampton0.9 km
  • Oxfam0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • New Carlton Cinema1.0 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowlea Guest House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The London Inn1.0 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.8 km
  • Pretoria Vaults0.8 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.8 km
  • The Plume of Feathers0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Day Services0.8 km
  • Graylings Fish & chips, Okehampton0.9 km
  • Okehampton Community Kitchen CIC0.7 km
  • Rajpoot0.7 km
  • The Allotment Club0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dillan's Kebab House0.9 km
  • Kempleys Catch0.8 km
  • New Hot Food1.0 km
  • Pizza Plus0.6 km
  • Wongs Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Okehampton0.9 km
  • Sampford Courtenay5.8 km
  • Lapford18.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Limehayes Road0.1 km
  • Limehayes Road0.1 km
  • Leaholes Avenue0.2 km
  • Leaholes Avenue0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.2 km