Area guide · West Devon

Living in Okehampton

A snapshot of life in Okehampton, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Okehampton is a village in West Devon, South West with a population of 9,108. The average house price is £316,475 and the overall crime rate is 58.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Okehampton ranks

Population

9,108

Avg House Price

£316,475

Crime Rate

58.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

208 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,209.3

Median Age

49.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Okehampton's detached homes (£403,861) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£131,299).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Okehampton prices have risen 32% over the last 9 years (£239,021 → £316,475).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£403,861	£375,000	166
Semi-Detached	£266,861	£257,446	94
Terraced	£222,658	£218,000	90
Flat	£131,299	£136,238	20

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Okehampton is 58.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Okehampton: violent crime (48% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	66.7%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Okehampton College	Secondary	Requires improvement
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit	Primary	Good
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Okehampton averages 208 Mbps — 108% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Okehampton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 55.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68
% Rated C or Above	55.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,454

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,108
Median Age	49.1
Median Household Income	£27,209.3
Employment Rate	54.6%
Owner Occupied	69.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Okehampton?

The average house price in Okehampton is £316,475 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Okehampton?

The most affordable entry point in Okehampton is a flat, with an average price of £131,299.

Is Okehampton a safe place to live?

Okehampton has a recorded crime rate of 58.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Okehampton?

Okehampton has 3 schools in total, with 66.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Okehampton?

Average broadband download speeds in Okehampton are around 208 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 64.9% of premises.

How big is Okehampton?

Okehampton is a settlement in West Devon with a population of approximately 9,108.

Most compared with

How does Okehampton stack up against its neighbours?

Okehampton

Tavistock

House price: £316,475 · £353,232
Crime rate: 58 · N/A
Distance: 14.9 mi

Amesbury

Okehampton

House price: £318,972 · £316,475
Crime rate: 48.8 · 58
Distance: 101.4 mi

Ashburton

Okehampton

House price: £339,144 · £316,475
Crime rate: N/A · 58
Distance: 18.7 mi

Ashley Heath

Okehampton

House price: £704,532 · £316,475
Crime rate: 44.8 · 58
Distance: 94.7 mi

Axminster

Okehampton

House price: £381,844 · £316,475
Crime rate: N/A · 58
Distance: 43.9 mi

Backwell

Okehampton

House price: £540,691 · £316,475
Crime rate: 82.4 · 58
Distance: 71.8 mi

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