Fore Street is in Okehampton and in West Devon district. EX20 1AP is located in the Okehampton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX20 1DL, EX20 1AJ, EX20 1AS, EX20 1FD, EX20 1DB, EX20 1DJ, EX20 1AN, EX20 1SS, EX20 1SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX20 1AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 48.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 36.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 41.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 10% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 39.5% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 43.5% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 14.4% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 21% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 13.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.1% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 23.8% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 93% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 90% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 89.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fore Street was 51.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Okehampton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fore Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Okehampton North and the 55th highest crime rate of 177 local areas in West Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Hotel Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2001-05-11 | £740,542 |
EX20 1AP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit Glendale Road , EX20 1JB | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School Fort Road , Off Crediton Road EX20 1GJ | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okehampton College Mill Road , EX20 1PW | 4out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pig Pen Cafe | Bridge House, 25, Fore Street | 27 yd | |
| Rajpoot | Rajpoot Indian/Bangladeshi Restaurant, Bridge House, 25 | 27 yd | |
| The Allotment Club | Room 12, Bridge House, 25 Fore Street | 27 yd | |
| Brothers | 16 Fore Street, Okehampton | 77 yd | |
| Maida | Mai ' da, 37 Fore Street | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain Inn | Fore Street, Okehampton | 103 yd | |
| Pretoria Vaults | 22 North Street, Okehampton | 129 yd | |
| The Plume of Feathers | Plume Of Feathers, 38 Fore Street | 147 yd | |
| White Hart Hotel | Fore Street, Okehampton | 150 yd | |
| Okehampton Conservative Club | Kempley Road, Okehampton | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuffed | 2 North Street, Okehampton | 43 yd | |
| Saylan Forest Gnome's Bakery | 13 Fore Street, Okehampton | 94 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 19 East Street, Okehampton | 104 yd | |
| Kempleys Catch | 1 Kempley Road, Okehampton | 118 yd | |
| OFC Fried Chicken | 35 Fore Street, Okehampton | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co operative | The Co Operative Food, 2 Market Street | 305 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Okehampton Table Tennis Club RIVERSIDE CLUB RIVERSIDE CLUB CASTLE ROAD | 344 yd | |
| Okehampton Squash And Racketball Club SQUASH COURTS SQUASH COURTS MILL ROAD | squash courts | 513 yd |
| Ocra Leisure Centre SQUASH COURTS SQUASH COURTS MILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Parklands Leisure Centre SIMMONS PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Okehampton Rugby Football Club THE SHOWFIELD THE SHOWFIELD OAKLANDS PARK | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Simmons Park | grass pitches | 743 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.