Is EX20 4HX a safe place to live?

Yes, EX20 4HX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 18 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in EX20 4HX?

The average property price in EX20 4HX is currently around £290k.

What is the population of EX20 4HX?

The population for the EX20 4HX area is approximately 443 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

EX20 4HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX20 4HX.

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

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Population

443

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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9/10

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8/10

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1/10

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5/10

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4/10

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5/10

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1/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX20 4HX spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £290k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX20 4HX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.3km from Meldon in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Bridestowe ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX20 4HX are sourced from Output Area E00102914 (shared with 27 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 4HX. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%

Asian / British Asian0.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 2%

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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

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£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

EX20 4HX has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting3

Drugs2

Other theft2

Burglary1

Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Okehampton5.7 km
Sampford Courtenay11.7 km

Bus Stops

Little Chef0.2 km
Little Chef0.3 km