EX20 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Mill Cottages, 0.3km from Okehampton in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton South ward and the Central Devon constituency.
Day-to-day life in EX20 1DR has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 26.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00102997 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL COTTAGES, EX20 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL COTTAGES, EX20 1DR.
260
47
£ 40,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX20 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 47, EX20 1DR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £177k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 26.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX20 1DR. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 151,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX20 1DR has low crime rates — 38 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.
school Local Schools
The Promise School
Okehampton College
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Costcutter0.9 km
- Health Foods and Nutrition Okehampton0.3 km
- Oxfam0.2 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- New Carlton Cinema0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Meadowlea Guest House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The London Inn0.3 km
- White Hart Hotel0.2 km
- Pretoria Vaults0.3 km
- The Fountain Inn0.2 km
- The Plume of Feathers0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Day Services0.1 km
- Castle Hams Cafe0.6 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 House0.3 km
- Kempleys Catch0.1 km
- New Hot Food0.3 km
- Pizza Plus0.2 km
- Wongs Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Okehampton1.1 km
- Sampford Courtenay6.4 km
- Lapford18.8 km
Bus Stops
- Okehampton College0.1 km
- Okehampton College0.1 km
- Mill Road0.1 km
- Tenby House0.1 km
- Mill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX201DR · Data under Open Government Licence