Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

MONKEY PUZZLE DRIVE, EX20 1GZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKEY PUZZLE DRIVE, EX20 1GZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

157

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

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.

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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX20 1GZ spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

EX20 1GZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Monkey Puzzle Drive, 0.8km from Stockley in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton North ward and the Central Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX20, EX20 1GZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1GZ are sourced from Output Area E00180281 (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 1GZ. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 405,000

1 sales · Mean £ 405,000

Flat

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

Terraced

£ 192,500

2 sales · Mean £ 192,500

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

EX20 1GZ 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft5
Possession of weapons4

school Local Schools

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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good155 pupils0.6 km
A

The Promise School

1.3 km
S

Okehampton College

Outstanding1400 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Costcutter0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The New Okey Cokey Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Okehampton1.1 km
  • Sampford Courtenay5.3 km
  • Lapford17.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Monkey Puzzle Drive0.1 km
  • Monkey Puzzle Drive0.1 km
  • Giblands Park0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km