Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

BROADPARK, EX20 1BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADPARK, EX20 1BR.

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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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX20 1BR's 59% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.

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

EX20 1BR is a safe, established residential area on Broadpark, 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, up 3.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1BR 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 1BR. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 215,500

14 sales · Mean £ 212,000

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

1 sales · Mean £ 205,000

Detached

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

Flat

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

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

EX20 1BR has low crime rates — 36 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 offences78
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order8
Other crime7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good155 pupils0.7 km
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The Promise School

0.7 km
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Okehampton College

Outstanding1400 pupils0.7 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 Hotel0.9 km
  • Pretoria Vaults0.8 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.8 km
  • The Plume of Feathers0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dillan's Kebab House0.9 km
  • Kempleys Catch0.8 km
  • Pizza Plus0.6 km
  • Wongs Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Devon Delights Cafe0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Okehampton0.9 km
  • Sampford Courtenay5.7 km
  • Lapford18.2 km

Bus Stops

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