Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

WADLANDS MEADOW, EX20 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WADLANDS MEADOW, EX20 1DE.

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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

EX20 1DE is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.

home £222,777 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX20 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Wadlands Meadow, 0.9km from Okehampton in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton North ward and the Central Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX20 1DE represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, down 6.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1DE 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 1DE. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

5 sales · Mean £ 217,200

Terraced

£ 212,000

13 sales · Mean £ 204,346

Flat

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

EX20 1DE has low crime rates — 32 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order8
Other crime7
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good155 pupils0.8 km
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The Promise School

0.8 km
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Okehampton College

Outstanding1400 pupils0.8 km
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Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit

Good596 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Health Foods and Nutrition Okehampton1.0 km
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Okehampton Post Office1.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowlea Guest House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • White Hart Hotel0.9 km
  • Pretoria Vaults0.8 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.9 km
  • The Plume of Feathers0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Day Services0.9 km
  • Graylings Fish & chips, Okehampton1.0 km
  • Okehampton Community Kitchen CIC0.8 km
  • Rajpoot0.8 km
  • The Allotment Club0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dillan's Kebab House1.0 km
  • Kempleys Catch0.8 km
  • Pizza Plus0.7 km
  • Wongs Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Devon Delights Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Limehayes Road0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Limehayes Road0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Leaholes Avenue0.3 km