High Street Exbourne, West Devon
25 addresses across 6 postcodes (EX20), about 190 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 43105018.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, E: 7, F: 5, G: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in West Devon costs £2,705 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 7.4 km (4.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 135 to 141 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Okehampton Medical Centre, about 6.7 km (4.2 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £238,800 | £238,800 | £238,800 |
| 2009 | 1 | £229,000 | £229,000 | £229,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £144,000 | £120,000 | £280,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £189,000 | £189,000 | £189,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £106,000 | £106,000 | £106,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2024 | BEACON VIEW EX20 3RY | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2017 | HOPE COTTAGE, 2 EX20 3RY | Semi-detached | £238,800 | |
| 2 Nov 2009 | COFTON COTTAGE EX20 3RY | Semi-detached | £229,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2007 | ELM HOUSE EX20 3RY | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2006 | RED LION INN EX20 3RY | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2006 | COFTON COTTAGE EX20 3RY | Semi-detached | £144,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2006 | THE COTTAGE, 1 EX20 3RY | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2002 | ARDOCH EX20 3RY | Detached | £189,000 | |
| 28 Sep 1999 | ARDOCH EX20 3RY | Detached | £106,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1998 | THE OLD CHAPEL EX20 3RY | Semi-detached | £52,000 | |
| 3 Feb 1997 | 4 EX20 3RY | Terraced | £38,000 | |
| 24 Apr 1995 | 5 EX20 3RY | Terraced | £48,000 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, detached (6); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: before 1900 (8); 1900-1929 (3); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in West Devon in 2026-27: Band D £2,705 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,804 | £2,104 | £2,405 | £2,705 | £3,307 | £3,908 | £4,509 | £5,411 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (22% of about 860 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Exbourne (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 1 AND 2, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 4 AND 5, HIGH STREET, grade II
- ELM HOUSE INCLUDING FRONT GARDEN AREA WALL, RAILINGS AND GATE, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 135 m and 141 m above sea level (138 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX20 3FH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX20 3RY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX20 3RZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX20 3SA | 86% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX20 3SB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX20 3SQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Okehampton 348,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Eggesford 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Lapford 8,490 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Red Lion Exbourne | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 40.9 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 80.3 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Okehampton Medical Centre | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | North Tawton Pharmacy | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Taw Valley Dental Care | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Okehampton Hospital | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Okehampton Volunteer Police Cadets | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 180 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 170 m north. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shilstone Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Dinnybeer Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Swanstone Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Chattafin Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Kernel Bottom | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Smerdon Marsh | Wetland | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 25 |
9 of the street's 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Devon: see them on the West Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 170 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stowe Lane (2); On or near High Street (1); On or near Blenheim Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 33% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- EX20 3RY: 11 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- EX20 3SA: 5 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- EX20 3SB: 4 addresses
- EX20 3RZ: 3 addresses
- EX20 3FH: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- EX20 3SQ: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cliston View · Stowe Lane · Duck Lane · Blenheim Lane · Hole Hill · Parade Cottages · A3072 · Manor Gardens · Fore Street · Hayfield Road · The Tumbles · Holebrook Lane
All the streets in EX20 and across West Devon.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.