Town Pop. 7,199

Living in Okehampton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Okehampton comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 36/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 39/100 against a town median of 67/100.

No other settlement in the EX20 postcode district scores higher. Okehampton leads all 6. The EX20 district averages 35/100, putting Okehampton 8 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Okehampton sits 22 points above the EX20 district figure of 14/100. For the surrounding area, see EX20 postcode district.

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Okehampton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 280 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 76 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 42 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Other theft 31 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 96 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 West Street 56 crimes
  2. 2 Fore Street 53 crimes
  3. 3 Stannary Court 32 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9 µg/m³
81
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
26
4 schools in area
2Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Okehampton Primary School and Foundation UnitPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St James Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Okehampton CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • The Promise SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)20.4 mi
Derriford Hospital22.1 mi
North Devon District Hospital23.6 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,584 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
73
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across West Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 255 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.7%Student3.7%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.1%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary34.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership61.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax West Devon · 2026-27
A £1,803
B £2,104
C £2,404
D £2,705
E £3,306
F £3,907
G £4,508
H £5,410
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Okehampton 0.6 mi
Lapford 11.3 mi
Eggesford 11.4 mi
J31 M5 21.1 mi
J31 M5 21.6 mi
J30 M5 23.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 37
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £229,000 74
Detached £335,000 24
Semi-detached £220,000 15
Terraced £226,500 22
Flat / Maisonette £147,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£134k £223k £315k £404k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

South Zeal 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
North Tawton 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Northlew 23 6.0 mi away ⇄
Hatherleigh 31 6.5 mi away ⇄
Chagford 44 8.2 mi away ⇄
Winkleigh 29 8.4 mi away ⇄
Bow 42 8.8 mi away ⇄
Zeal Monachorum 32 9.4 mi away ⇄
Halwill Junction 31 9.7 mi away ⇄
Petrockstowe 31 10 mi away ⇄
Dolton 32 11 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Bishop 35 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Okehampton a nice place to live?

Okehampton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Okehampton is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Okehampton?

Okehampton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 578 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Okehampton?

Among the top-rated schools in Okehampton are Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit and St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Okehampton in total.

What are house prices like in Okehampton?

The current median house price in Okehampton is £229,000, around 20% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £335,000, semi-detached £220,000, terraced £226,500, flat £147,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%. There were 74 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Okehampton in context

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Postcode districts in Okehampton

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