Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

EX20 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX20 1DX.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX20 1DX's 50% ownership and 47-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.

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

EX20 1DX is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Okehampton in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton South ward and the Central Devon constituency.

The people who live in EX20 1DX are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00102997 (shared with 13 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 1DX. 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

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

EX20 1DX has low crime rates — 47 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order15
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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The Promise School

0.1 km
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Okehampton College

Outstanding1400 pupils0.1 km
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Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit

Good596 pupils0.6 km
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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good155 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Health Foods and Nutrition Okehampton0.4 km
  • Oxfam0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • New Carlton Cinema0.4 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowlea Guest House0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The London Inn0.3 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.3 km
  • Pretoria Vaults0.4 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.3 km
  • The Plume of Feathers0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Day Services0.1 km
  • Castle Hams Cafe0.4 km
  • Graylings Fish & chips, Okehampton0.4 km
  • Okehampton Community Kitchen CIC0.3 km
  • Rajpoot0.3 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dillan's Kebab House0.2 km
  • Kempleys Catch0.2 km
  • New Hot Food0.3 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

  • Okehampton1.1 km
  • Sampford Courtenay6.5 km
  • Lapford18.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tenby House0.1 km
  • Okehampton College0.1 km
  • Okehampton College0.1 km
  • Mill Road0.2 km
  • Fore Street Arcade0.2 km