EX20 covers Okehampton and surrounding areas in Devon's West Country. Over the past five years, the district recorded modest price growth at 1.4% compound annual rate, whilst rental expansion outpaced capital appreciation at 4.1% annually. Population increased marginally by 1.1% during this period. The trajectory score of 42.4 places the postcode in the average band nationally, ranking at the 12th percentile. The district remains in latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited signs of structural economic transformation at present. These metrics indicate a market characterised by steady rental demand relative to capital value movements, typical of rural Devon locations with stable but constrained growth patterns.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Okehampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.7 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by demand.
4 planning applications submitted in EX20 over the last six months.
- Part retrospective conversion of existing building into ancillary accommodationMar 2026 · Application is being considered
- Certificate of proposed lawful development for the erection of a single detached garage and hard standing for vehicular access and parkingMar 2026 · Application is being considered
- Certificate of proposed lawful development for classic boat repair garageFeb 2026 · granted
Okehampton (EX20) common questions
Is Okehampton up and coming?
Okehampton (EX20) has a trajectory score of 42/100 (Average), placing it in the top 90% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Okehampton safe?
Okehampton has a safety score of 23/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Okehampton?
The average property price in Okehampton (EX20) is £297k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Okehampton?
The median monthly rent in Okehampton (EX20) is £830 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Okehampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Plymouth (PL2), Winkleigh (EX19), Ivybridge (PL21), Beaworthy (EX21), Chulmleigh (EX18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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