Area Info for Okehampton (Devon)

Overview of Okehampton

Okehampton is a historic market town located in West Devon, England. It is situated within the county of Devon and is known for its rich history, scenic landscapes, and cultural heritage. The town lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park, offering access to outdoor activities and natural beauty.

History

Okehampton has a long history dating back to medieval times. It was granted a market charter in the 12th century, which contributed to its development as a market town. The town features historical landmarks such as Okehampton Castle, a Norman fortress built in the 11th century, which remains a prominent feature of the area. The town's history is also linked to its role in agriculture and local trade.

Geography and Environment

The town is located near the Dartmoor National Park, providing a picturesque setting with rolling hills, moorlands, and woodland areas. The River Okement flows through the town, contributing to its natural environment. The surrounding landscape makes Okehampton a popular destination for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Economy and Local Amenities

Okehampton's economy traditionally revolved around agriculture, but it has diversified over the years to include retail, tourism, and local services. The town offers various shops, markets, and facilities for residents and visitors. It also has educational institutions, healthcare services, and community amenities to support its population.

Transport

The town is accessible via road and rail. Okehampton railway station connects the town to Exeter and other parts of Devon, facilitating travel and commuting. The A30 trunk road also runs nearby, providing good road links to the wider region.

Tourist Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Okehampton can explore Okehampton Castle, enjoy walking and cycling in Dartmoor National Park, and visit local museums and historical sites. The town hosts various events and markets throughout the year, making it a vibrant community hub for both residents and tourists.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Okehampton College0.00 miles
Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PW
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit0.49 miles
Glendale Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JB
South Tawton Primary School3.89 miles
Tawton Lane, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2LG
Exbourne Church of England Primary School4.40 miles
Exbourne, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3SQ
Bridestowe Primary School5.84 miles
Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4EL
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School5.90 miles
Northlew, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3PB
Boasley Cross Community Primary School5.97 miles
Bratton Clovelly, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4JH
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery6.26 miles
Exeter Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HB
Hatherleigh Community Primary School6.56 miles
South Street, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3JB
Spreyton School6.94 miles
Spreyton, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5AJ
Lydford Primary School7.44 miles
School Road, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4AU
Chagford Church of England Primary School8.30 miles
Lower Street, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8BZ
Winkleigh Primary School8.42 miles
Farmer Frank`s Lane, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8JQ
Highampton Community Primary School8.68 miles
Highampton, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5LE
Bow Community Primary School9.18 miles
Station Road, Bow, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6HU
Halwill Community Primary School9.24 miles
Dreybury Lane, Halwill, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5XU
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Okehampton0.23 miles
17 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AN
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Tavistock14.42 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 3 West Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AD
Tavistock Hospital14.72 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Hillbank (Crediton)15.64 miles
43-44 Clifford Gardens, Crediton, Devon, EX17 2AN
Holsworthy Link Centre16.29 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
Market Street Clinic17.19 miles
3 Tower Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8BQ
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Launceston17.22 miles
11 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AJ
The Kensey Centre17.36 miles
30 Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AE
Launceston Hospital17.44 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Launceston Medical Centre17.47 miles
Landlake Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HH
James House19.86 miles
Little Hill, Exeter Road, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0DD
West Exe Children's Centre19.87 miles
Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1HL
Meadow House20.29 miles
17-18 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4LG
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Exeter)20.44 miles
88 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3HX
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Exeter20.65 miles
Unit 4, 247-248 High Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3PZ
Exeter (Sidwell St) Nhs Walk In Centre20.75 miles
31 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NN
GP
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE0.18 miles
East Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AY
Okement Surgery0.39 miles
Okehampton Hospital, Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Devonshire House6.38 miles
Devonshire House, Essington, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2EX
Hatherleigh Medical Practice 6.83 miles
Pipers Meadow, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JT
Chagford Health Centre8.43 miles
Chagford, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8BW
Winkleigh Branch Surgery8.47 miles
15 Southernhay, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8JH
Bow Medical Practice9.57 miles
Dr AMJ Bower and Partners, Iter Cross, Junction Road, Bow, Devon, EX17 6HN
Blake House Surgery10.07 miles
Bowhay Close, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5QE
Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice11.30 miles
Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice, Yeoford Road, Cheriton Bishop, EXETER, Devon, EX6 6JA
Moretonhampstead Health Centre11.42 miles
Embleford Crescent, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LW
Beech House Surgery 12.90 miles
Beech House Surgery, Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5RU
Princetown Surgery13.26 miles
Princetown Community Centre, Princetown, Devon, PL20 6QE
Wallingbrook Health Centre13.44 miles
Wallingbrook Health Centre, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7DL
Morchard Bishop Surgery13.58 miles
Chulmleigh Road, Morchard Bishop, Devon, EX17 6NZ
The Surgery13.76 miles
North Road, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0EH
Tavyside Health Centre14.50 miles
Abbey Rise, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9FD
Hospital
Okehampton Hospital0.39 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Moretonhampstead Hospital11.47 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Tavistock Community Hospital14.72 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Crediton Hospital14.80 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Torrington Hospital16.22 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Holsworthy Hospital16.31 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Bovey Tracey Community Hospital17.10 miles
Furzleigh Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9HJ
Launceston General Hospital17.44 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Community Hospital18.63 miles
9-15 Eastern Road, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7AP
Franklyn Community Hospital19.77 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
South Molton Hospital20.61 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Heavitree Hospital21.27 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Nuffield Health, Exeter Hospital21.42 miles
Wonford Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4UG
Bideford Hospital21.54 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)21.61 miles
Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
Wonford House Hospital21.64 miles
Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.21 miles
31-32 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HB
Boots0.21 miles
27-28 Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HB
North Tawton Pharmacy6.26 miles
1 Exeter Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HB
Chagford Pharmacy8.25 miles
5 The Square, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8AA
Moreton Pharmacy Ltd11.51 miles
Moreton Pharmacy, 14 New Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8PE
Boots14.32 miles
5 - 6 Duke Street, Tavistock, PL19 0BA
Day Lewis Plc14.41 miles
81 West Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AQ
Morrisons Pharmacy14.67 miles
Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9AA
Tavyside Pharmacy14.70 miles
Abbey Rise, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9BB
Lloydspharmacy14.71 miles
Chiddenbrook Surgery, Threshers, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JJ
Crediton Pharmacy15.35 miles
19A High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AH
Boots15.37 miles
126 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3LQ
Tesco Stores Limited15.84 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Wells Parks, Exeter Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3PH
Lloydspharmacy16.14 miles
1 High Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN
Lloydspharmacy16.24 miles
2-3 The Square, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DL
Boots16.33 miles
Holsworthy Healthcentre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, EX22 6GH
Leisure
Park
SIMMONS PARK (Grade II Listed)0.10 miles
OCKMENT0.27 miles
OLD TOWN PARK0.57 miles
BLACK-A-TOR COPSE3.93 miles
WOOD HOUSE (Grade I Listed)4.08 miles
CASTLE DROGO (Grade II* Listed)8.99 miles
ROADFORD LAKE9.30 miles
WISTMAN'S WOOD10.83 miles
HAYNE MANOR (Grade II Listed)11.72 miles
SYDENHAM HOUSE (Grade II Listed)11.90 miles
DARTMOOR12.34 miles
BEAFORD12.68 miles
TAVISTOCK VIADUCT WALK14.63 miles
EAST DARTMOOR WOODS & HEATHS14.99 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)15.87 miles
ENDSLEIGH (Grade I Listed)16.33 miles
Shop
Groceries
Lidl Okehampton0.31 miles
School Way, Okehampton, EX20 1EU
Waitrose Okehampton0.33 miles
School Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1WL
Co-op Okehampton0.33 miles
Okehampton, EX20 1HN
Costcutter Okehampton0.66 miles
1 Stannary Court, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1QF
SPAR Okehampton1.03 miles
Spar, Exeter Road, Devon, EX20 1QQ
SPAR North Tawton6.22 miles
Spar, 6 High Street, Devon, EX20 2HF
Bridge Street Garage6.51 miles
Bridge Street, Hatherleigh, Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA
Co-op Okehampton6.60 miles
Hatherleigh, EX20 3HY
SPAR Chagford8.26 miles
Spar, 58 - 60 The Square, Devon, TQ13 8AB
Co-op Crediton8.81 miles
Burston Cross, EX17 6LA
Church Street Stores10.72 miles
Church Street, Dolton Devon EX19 8QE
Londis The Bakery Stores10.74 miles
The Square, Winkleigh, EX19 8HJ
Co-op Mortonhampstead11.50 miles
Moretonhampstead, TQ13 8NE
SPAR Lapford Cross11.70 miles
Spar, Lapford Cross, Devon, EX17 6QT
Londis Princetown Post Office & Store13.16 miles
Tavistock Road, Princetown, PL20 6QE
Co-op Tavistock14.19 miles
Tavistock, PL19 0BJ
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport22.29 miles
Exeter International Airport25.65 miles
Swansea Airport59.92 miles
Bus Stop
Okehampton College (NE)0.04 miles
Okehampton College ()0.05 miles
Tenby House (S)0.13 miles
Mill Road (N)0.13 miles
War Memorial (S)0.20 miles
War Memorial (N)0.20 miles
Mill Road (W)0.20 miles
Fore Street Arcade (W)0.22 miles
McColls (E)0.22 miles
Leeze Park Estate (E)0.23 miles
West Street (SW)0.24 miles
Thomas Cook (NE)0.24 miles
Leeze Park Estate (N)0.25 miles
Market Street (N)0.30 miles
Okehampton Station (W)0.31 miles
Okehampton Station (W)0.31 miles
Ferry Port
Bideford Ferry Landing21.43 miles
Instow Ferry Landing23.14 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing23.44 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing23.49 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing23.56 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing23.67 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing23.90 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing25.43 miles
Totnes Ferry Landing25.49 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing25.64 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing25.74 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal26.18 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage26.30 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal26.35 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing26.53 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing26.57 miles
Railway Station
Okehampton Rail Station0.33 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station3.21 miles
Lapford Rail Station11.73 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station11.78 miles
Eggesford Rail Station11.79 miles
Copplestone Rail Station12.11 miles
Yeoford Rail Station12.24 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station14.39 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station15.38 miles
Crediton Rail Station15.77 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station17.99 miles
Gunnislake Rail Station18.02 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station18.18 miles
Calstock Rail Station18.87 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station19.37 miles
Bere Alston Rail Station19.44 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX20 1PW)
Number of Properties in Catchment20
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)3
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)11
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
1, ABBEY RISE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1PJ		£373,000
2026-04-14
detached
freehold
25, HERONS BROOK

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1UW		£340,000
2026-04-08
semidetached
freehold
RIVERS EDGE COURT (22), OAKLANDS DRIVE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1FN		£158,000
2026-04-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
47, NORTH STREET

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1AR		£173,000
2026-04-02
terraced
freehold
20, LOWER CROOKED MEADOW

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1WN		£243,000
2026-04-02
terraced
freehold
ROSELEIGH, 55, MILL ROAD

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1PS		£193,500
2026-04-02
terraced
freehold
27, UPCOTT VALLEY

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1UX		£395,000
2026-03-30
detached
freehold
1, NORTHFIELD ROAD

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1BB		£150,000
2026-03-27
terraced
freehold
RIVERS EDGE COURT (21), OAKLANDS DRIVE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1FN		£155,000
2026-03-27
flatmaisonette
leasehold
32, LEAHOLES AVENUE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1NR		£10,000
2026-03-25
otherPropertyType
freehold
129, CREDITON ROAD

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1NZ		£310,000
2026-03-24
semidetached
freehold
5A, JACOBS POOL

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1LJ		£130,000
2026-03-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
47, FERN CLOSE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1PD		£180,000
2026-03-12
terraced
freehold
4, HEATHER CLOSE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1DB		£135,000
2026-02-27
terraced
freehold
2, CASTLEFORD WAY

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1JX		£170,000
2026-02-20
semidetached
freehold
55, FERN CLOSE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1PD		£263,000
2026-02-17
terraced
freehold
19, UPCOTT VALLEY

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1UX		£430,500
2026-02-03
detached
freehold
39, LEEZE PARK

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1EE		£295,000
2026-01-30
semidetached
freehold
THE ROUND HOUSE, HATHERLEIGH ROAD

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1JH		£164,000
2026-01-30
detached
freehold
RIVERS EDGE COURT (7), OAKLANDS DRIVE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1FN		£156,000
2026-01-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
12, ABBEYFORD COURT

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1TU		£130,000
2026-01-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
35, DE BRIONNE HEIGHTS

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1WG		£485,000
2026-01-16
detached
freehold
60, BALMORAL CRESCENT

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1GN		£346,000
2026-01-12
detached
freehold
20, DE BRIONNE HEIGHTS

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1WG		£228,000
2026-01-08
terraced
freehold
23, LIMEHAYES ROAD

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1NX		£345,000
2026-01-08
detached
freehold
RIVERS EDGE COURT (35), OAKLANDS DRIVE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1FN		£155,000
2026-01-08
flatmaisonette
leasehold
RIVERS EDGE COURT (43), OAKLANDS DRIVE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1FN		£149,000
2026-01-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
RIVERS EDGE COURT (16), OAKLANDS DRIVE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1FN		£215,000
2026-01-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
62, NORTH STREET

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1AR		£140,000
2025-12-19
terraced
freehold
7A, JACOBS POOL

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1LJ		£127,475
2025-12-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
14, MACEYS TERRACE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1BJ		£163,000
2025-12-11
terraced
freehold
23, FERN MEADOW

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1PB		£345,000
2025-12-10
detached
freehold
RIVERBANK LODGE, CASTLE ROAD

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1HT		£375,000
2025-12-08
terraced
freehold
CARREG CENNEN, RANELAGH ROAD

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1JG		£515,000
2025-12-04
detached
freehold
5, WILLOW TREE CLOSE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1NL		£282,000
2025-11-28
semidetached
freehold
9 (FLAT 3), EAST STREET

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1AS		£75,000
2025-11-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
3, JUBILEE CLOSE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1BH		£187,500
2025-11-21
terraced
freehold
2, MILL ROAD

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1PS		£154,000
2025-11-14
terraced
freehold
1, CURLEW CLOSE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1SE		£375,000
2025-11-13
detached
freehold
1, HERONS BROOK

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1UW		£315,000
2025-11-12
detached
freehold
13, BARTON ROAD

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1NW		£270,000
2025-10-31
terraced
freehold
CASTLE COTTAGES (22), CASTLE LANE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1JA		£225,000
2025-10-23
terraced
freehold
33, LEEZE PARK

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1EE		£347,500
2025-10-23
detached
freehold
6A, JACOBS POOL

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1LJ		£123,500
2025-10-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
10, CHURCH MEADOW

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1LP		£400,000
2025-09-16
detached
freehold
THE CHANTRY (FLAT 12), EAST STREET

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1AG		£109,500
2025-09-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
8, ABBEYFORD COURT

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1TU		£150,000
2025-08-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
29, FERN CLOSE

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1PD		£198,500
2025-07-31
terraced
freehold
3, OAKLANDS PARK

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1LN		£380,000
2025-07-25
detached
freehold
8, CHURCH MEADOW

OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 1LP		£435,000
2025-07-15
detached
freehold
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