Living in EX20, West Devon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX20 in West Devon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in West Devon: £286,145, down 0.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around EX20
9 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £368,000 and a range from £300,000 to £430,500. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 HERONS BROOK, EX20 1UW | semi-detached | £340,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| 27 UPCOTT VALLEY, EX20 1UX | detached | £395,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 19 UPCOTT VALLEY, EX20 1UX | detached | £430,500 | 2026-02-03 |
| 1 CURLEW CLOSE, EX20 1SE | detached | £375,000 | 2025-11-13 |
| 1 HERONS BROOK, EX20 1UW | detached | £315,000 | 2025-11-12 |
| BROADMEAD COTTAGE BROADMOOR LANE, EX20 1SH | detached | £350,000 | 2025-07-18 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Okehampton College | Secondary | Requires improvement | 1.1 mi |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Primary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
2 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.4% |
| Skilled trades | 12.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX20 in 2026-05, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on West Devon's figures.
Common questions about EX20
What is the average house price in EX20?
The average sold price in West Devon is £286,145 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX20?
Prices in West Devon are down 0.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX20?
The median of 9 recorded sales around central EX20 in the last 2 years is £368,000, ranging from £300,000 to £430,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX20?
3 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX20, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX20?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX20 in 2026-05, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is EX20 at risk of flooding?
Central EX20 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EX20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £368,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX20 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX20 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EX20 or EX21, EX20 or EX19, EX20 or EX18.
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