Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

NORTHFIELD ROAD, EX20 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELD ROAD, EX20 1BB.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

44

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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 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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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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8/10
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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 1BB's 54% ownership and 44-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 down 10.6% year-on-year.

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

EX20 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Northfield Road, 0.3km from Okehampton in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton North ward and the Central Devon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX20 1BB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00102983 (shared with 6 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 1BB. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 162,000

13 sales · Mean £ 169,500

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 155,000

Flat

£ 100,000

5 sales · Mean £ 95,200

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

EX20 1BB has low crime rates — 35 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 offences64
Criminal damage and arson30
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order17
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit

Good596 pupils0.4 km
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The Promise School

0.5 km
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Okehampton College

Outstanding1400 pupils0.5 km
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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good155 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowlea Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The London Inn0.4 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.3 km
  • Pretoria Vaults0.1 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.3 km
  • The Plume of Feathers0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Day Services0.4 km
  • Castle Hams Cafe0.9 km
  • Graylings Fish & chips, Okehampton0.3 km
  • Okehampton Community Kitchen CIC0.2 km
  • Rajpoot0.2 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

1 nearby
  • Co operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Okehampton1.4 km
  • Sampford Courtenay6.1 km
  • Eggesford18.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Road0.2 km
  • School Way0.3 km
  • McColls0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Fore Street Arcade0.3 km