Moyses Lane is in Okehampton and in West Devon district. EX20 1JT 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 Moyses Lane, Okehampton, EX20 1JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX20 1JD, EX20 1JY, EX20 1JS, EX20 1JU, EX20 1JR, EX20 1JP, EX20 1JX, EX20 1JE, EX20 1JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX20 1JT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.2% | 48.6% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51.4% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 33.8% | 35.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 37.5% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 15.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 41.8% | 39.1% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 39.1% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 16.6% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 22.4% | 22.4% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 13.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 16% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 24.5% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 98.1% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 95.1% | 5.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 95.4% | 6.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moyses Lane was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% lower than the Okehampton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moyses Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Okehampton North and the 86th highest crime rate of 177 local areas in West Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Moyses Lane, Okehampton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2007-08-17 | £196,111 |
| 13 Moyses Lane, Okehampton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2001-02-28 | £207,936 |
| 22 Moyses Lane, Okehampton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2000-06-23 | £175,882 |
EX20 1JT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.
EX20 1JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 648 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 | 1,818 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 | 595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hams Cafe | Castle Ham Lodge Restaurant, Castle Ham Lodge | 293 yd | |
| Cycle Works Repairs and Health Cafe | Unit 2, 5 West Street | 385 yd | |
| Day Services | Fairplace United Church, Fairplace Terrace | 428 yd | |
| Toast | 4 Market Street, Okehampton | 434 yd | |
| Maida | Mai ' da, 37 Fore Street | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Inn | London Inn, 22 West Street | 340 yd | |
| The Plume of Feathers | Plume Of Feathers, 38 Fore Street | 447 yd | |
| White Hart Hotel | Fore Street, Okehampton | 453 yd | |
| Okehampton Conservative Club | Kempley Road, Okehampton | 453 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fore Street, Okehampton | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hot Food | 28 West Street, Okehampton | 310 yd | |
| Dillan's Kebab House | 9 West Street, Okehampton | 364 yd | |
| OFC Fried Chicken | 35 Fore Street, Okehampton | 458 yd | |
| Kempleys Catch | 1 Kempley Road, Okehampton | 473 yd | |
| Saylan Forest Gnome's Bakery | 13 Fore Street, Okehampton | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co operative | The Co Operative Food, 2 Market Street | 480 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Okehampton Table Tennis Club RIVERSIDE CLUB RIVERSIDE CLUB CASTLE ROAD | 247 yd | |
| Parklands Leisure Centre SIMMONS PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 661 yd |
| Okehampton Rugby Football Club THE SHOWFIELD THE SHOWFIELD OAKLANDS PARK | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Okehampton Squash And Racketball Club SQUASH COURTS SQUASH COURTS MILL ROAD | squash courts | 731 yd |
| Ocra Leisure Centre SQUASH COURTS SQUASH COURTS MILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Simmons Park | grass pitches | 832 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% |
| Median download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.