Howard Close, Okehampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX20 1UJ.
At a glance
6 property sales on Howard Close, Okehampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 7 Feb 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £305,667. Average sale prices rose from £260,500 in 2017 to £352,500 in 2024 (+35%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Howard Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Howard Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX20 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £305,667 | 7 Feb 2024 |
Sold prices on Howard Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Howard Close EX20 1UJ | 7 Feb 2024 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Howard Close EX20 1UJ | 19 Jan 2024 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Howard Close EX20 1UJ | 14 Sep 2021 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Howard Close EX20 1UJ | 6 Nov 2018 | £248,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Howard Close EX20 1UJ | 10 Nov 2017 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Howard Close EX20 1UJ | 16 Jun 2017 | £236,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Howard Close | £285,000 (Nov 2017) → £360,000 (Sep 2021) | +26% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Howard Close
Crime
56 crimes were reported within about a mile of Howard Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Howard Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- North Dartmoor Rivers Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Howard Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School 244 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Okehampton College 1,066 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit 420 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train, tram & metro stations
- Okehampton Interchange station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Okehampton station 0.8 mi · 17 min walk
- Sampford Courtenay station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hunters Gate (SW-bound) 3 min walk
- Hunters Gate (NE-bound) 3 min walk
- Costcutter (W-bound, Exeter Road) 3 min walk
- Costcutter (E-bound, Exeter Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Okehampton Medical Centre
East Street, Okehampton · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 848 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,808 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in EX20
- Stock Park£193k
- Fore Street£360k
- Station Road£236k
- Oaklands Drive£164k
- Crediton Road£328k
- Broom Park£317k
- Cavalry Chase£392k
- Lower Mead£245k
- East Street£98k
- Northfield Road£172k
- North Street£238k
- Kellands Lane£255k