EX20 4BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hawthorn Park, 0.2km from Lydford in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Dartmoor ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX20, EX20 4BD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £411k, down 8.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX20 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00102965 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTHORN PARK, EX20 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN PARK, EX20 4BD.
371
52
£ 46,300 /yr
40%
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.
Area Character
EX20 4BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX20 4BD. The average age is 52.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 371,250
10 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
EX20 4BD has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lydford Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Okehampton12.6 km
- Gunnislake16.6 km
- Calstock18.1 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.1 km
- War Memorial0.1 km
- Castle Inn0.4 km
- The Castle Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX204BD · Data under Open Government Licence