St James Court is in Okehampton and in West Devon district. EX20 1SS is located in the Okehampton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James Court, Okehampton, EX20 1SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX20 1HB, EX20 1EX, EX20 1DJ, EX20 1AN, EX20 1FD, EX20 1DH, EX20 1SR, EX20 1DL, EX20 1DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX20 1SS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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% | 49.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.9% | 41.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 23.1% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 3.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 15.9% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 21% | 15.9% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.2% | 26.4% | -10.8% | 48.4% | -22.0% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 38.4% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 29% | 30.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 17.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around EX20 1SS this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 31.3% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 8.2% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 12.8% | 4.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 20% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.8% | 92.5% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 90.3% | 87% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 87.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Court was 486.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 511.1% higher than the Okehampton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Court has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Okehampton North and the highest crime rate of 177 local areas in West Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 191.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 St James Court, Okehampton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2023-03-17 | £86,930 |
| 8 St James Court, Okehampton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2022-12-08 | £96,322 |
| 11 St James Court, Okehampton, Devon Other, an established residential building | £4,000 | 2022-08-16 | £3,718 |
| 7 St James Court, Okehampton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2022-03-11 | £98,328 |
| 6 St James Court, Okehampton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2021-06-21 | £90,847 |
EX20 1SS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1SS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX20 1SS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 366 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 | 1,352 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 | 441 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maida | Mai ' da, 37 Fore Street | 43 yd | |
| Brothers | 16 Fore Street, Okehampton | 65 yd | |
| The Pig Pen Cafe | Bridge House, 25, Fore Street | 84 yd | |
| Rajpoot | Rajpoot Indian/Bangladeshi Restaurant, Bridge House, 25 | 84 yd | |
| The Allotment Club | Room 12, Bridge House, 25 Fore Street | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain Inn | Fore Street, Okehampton | 42 yd | |
| The Plume of Feathers | Plume Of Feathers, 38 Fore Street | 52 yd | |
| White Hart Hotel | Fore Street, Okehampton | 63 yd | |
| Pretoria Vaults | 22 North Street, Okehampton | 197 yd | |
| The London Inn | London Inn, 22 West Street | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFC Fried Chicken | 35 Fore Street, Okehampton | 35 yd | |
| Kempleys Catch | 1 Kempley Road, Okehampton | 53 yd | |
| Saylan Forest Gnome's Bakery | 13 Fore Street, Okehampton | 58 yd | |
| Dillan's Kebab House | 9 West Street, Okehampton | 139 yd | |
| Stuffed | 2 North Street, Okehampton | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co operative | The Co Operative Food, 2 Market Street | 250 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Okehampton Table Tennis Club RIVERSIDE CLUB RIVERSIDE CLUB CASTLE ROAD | 243 yd | |
| Parklands Leisure Centre SIMMONS PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Okehampton Squash And Racketball Club SQUASH COURTS SQUASH COURTS MILL ROAD | squash courts | 522 yd |
| Ocra Leisure Centre SQUASH COURTS SQUASH COURTS MILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Okehampton Rugby Football Club THE SHOWFIELD THE SHOWFIELD OAKLANDS PARK | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Simmons Park | grass pitches | 737 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.