Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

EAST STREET, EX20 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST STREET, EX20 1AS.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX20 1AS 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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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX20 1AS's 52% ownership and 39-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 up 23.1% year-on-year.

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

EX20 1AS is a safe, established residential area on East Street, 0.2km from Okehampton in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton North ward and the Central Devon constituency.

The people who live in EX20 1AS are typical of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00102988 (shared with 9 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 1AS. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 105,000

10 sales · Mean £ 108,850

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

EX20 1AS has low crime rates — 38 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 offences75
Criminal damage and arson31
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order16
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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The Promise School

0.4 km
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Okehampton College

Outstanding1400 pupils0.4 km
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Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit

Good596 pupils0.5 km
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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good155 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Health Foods and Nutrition Okehampton0.2 km
  • Oxfam0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • New Carlton Cinema0.3 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowlea Guest House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The London Inn0.3 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.2 km
  • Pretoria Vaults0.1 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.1 km
  • The Plume of Feathers0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Day Services0.2 km
  • Castle Hams Cafe0.7 km
  • Graylings Fish & chips, Okehampton0.2 km
  • Okehampton Community Kitchen CIC0.0 km
  • Rajpoot0.1 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dillan's Kebab House0.3 km
  • Kempleys Catch0.1 km
  • New Hot Food0.3 km
  • Pizza Plus0.1 km
  • Wongs Fish Bar0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Okehampton1.3 km
  • Sampford Courtenay6.2 km
  • Lapford18.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Road0.0 km
  • McColls0.1 km
  • Fore Street Arcade0.2 km
  • Mill Road0.2 km
  • School Way0.2 km