Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

FORE STREET, EX20 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE STREET, EX20 1DL.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

47

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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 1DL 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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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 47, EX20 1DL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

EX20 1DL is a safe, established residential area on Fore Street, 0.1km from Okehampton in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton South ward and the Central Devon constituency.

Day-to-day life in EX20 1DL has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00102997 (shared with 13 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 1DL. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1DL has low crime rates — 43 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 offences77
Criminal damage and arson32
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order16
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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The Promise School

0.3 km
S

Okehampton College

Outstanding1400 pupils0.3 km
P

Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit

Good596 pupils0.4 km
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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good155 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Health Foods and Nutrition Okehampton0.2 km
  • Oxfam0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.1 km
  • New Carlton Cinema0.2 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 Hotel0.1 km
  • Pretoria Vaults0.1 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.1 km
  • The Plume of Feathers0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

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

1 nearby
  • Co operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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