EX20 1BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Okehampton in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton South ward and the Central Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, EX20 1BU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00102996 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX20 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX20 1BU.
448
55
£ 40,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX20 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX20 1BU — age 55, 65% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX20 1BU. The average age is 55.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX20 1BU has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit
The Promise School
Okehampton College
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Health Foods and Nutrition Okehampton0.6 km
- Oxfam0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- New Carlton Cinema0.6 km
- Okehampton Post Office0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The London Inn0.7 km
- White Hart Hotel0.7 km
- Pretoria Vaults0.5 km
- The Fountain Inn0.7 km
- The Plume of Feathers0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Day Services0.8 km
- Graylings Fish & chips, Okehampton0.6 km
- Okehampton Community Kitchen CIC0.6 km
- Rajpoot0.6 km
- The Allotment Club0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dillan's Kebab House0.7 km
- Kempleys Catch0.7 km
- New Hot Food0.8 km
- Pizza Plus0.6 km
- Wongs Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Okehampton1.8 km
- Sampford Courtenay5.9 km
- Eggesford18.2 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX201BU · Data under Open Government Licence