Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

KEMPLEY ROAD, EX20 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEMPLEY ROAD, EX20 1DS.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX20 1DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 45, EX20 1DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £174k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 45.2% year-on-year.

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

EX20 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Kempley Road, 0.2km from Okehampton in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton South ward and the Central Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX20 1DS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 45.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00103000 (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 1DS. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 220,000

Terraced

£ 175,000

17 sales · Mean £ 186,882

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

EX20 1DS has low crime rates — 42 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 offences85
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order15
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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The Promise School

0.2 km
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Okehampton College

Outstanding1400 pupils0.2 km
P

Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit

Good596 pupils0.6 km
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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good155 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Health Foods and Nutrition Okehampton0.3 km
  • Oxfam0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • New Carlton Cinema0.4 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowlea Guest House0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The London Inn0.3 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.2 km
  • Pretoria Vaults0.3 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.2 km
  • The Plume of Feathers0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Day Services0.0 km
  • Castle Hams Cafe0.5 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 House0.2 km
  • Kempleys Catch0.1 km
  • New Hot Food0.2 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

  • Okehampton1.2 km
  • Sampford Courtenay6.4 km
  • Lapford18.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tenby House0.1 km
  • Okehampton College0.1 km
  • Okehampton College0.1 km
  • Fore Street Arcade0.2 km
  • Mill Road0.2 km