EX20 1RL is a mixed residential area located 1.1km from Brightley in Okehampton. Administratively it sits within Okehampton North ward and the Central Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for EX20 1RL are sourced from Output Area E00180144 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX20 1RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX20 1RL.
324
49
£ 43,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX20 1RL spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX20 1RL. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
school Local Schools
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The New Okey Cokey Ltd0.9 km
- Endacotts Bakery Packing Centre (Part o0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Okehampton2.4 km
- Sampford Courtenay5.5 km
- Eggesford17.6 km
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Postcode Profile: EX201RL · Data under Open Government Licence